Sentences with phrase «group health plans established»

As of August 1, 2013, group health plans established or maintained by certain religious employers, and insurance coverage provided in connection with such plans, are exempt from the requirement to cover contraceptive services.

In an effort to address concerns of religious groups that self - insure, the new rules suggest creating «an exemption for group health plans established or maintained by certain religious employers.»

Not exact matches

The law also prohibits new group health plans from establishing any eligibility rules for healthcare coverage that have discriminate against lower - wage employees.

Much in the same way that sick banks are established in large group health insurance plans, teachers might find a way to establish group plans that seek to redistribute merit - based pay that recognizes the entirety of the profession rather than the narrow measures of the few.

Among the conditions for group health plans to disclose information to plan sponsors, the plan sponsor must establish firewalls to prevent unauthorized uses and disclosures of information.

Specifically included in the definition of «health plan» are group health plans (as defined in section 2791 (a) of the Public Health Service Act) with 50 or more participants or those of any size that are administered by an entity other than the employer who established and maintains thehealth plan» are group health plans (as defined in section 2791 (a) of the Public Health Service Act) with 50 or more participants or those of any size that are administered by an entity other than the employer who established and maintains thehealth plans (as defined in section 2791 (a) of the Public Health Service Act) with 50 or more participants or those of any size that are administered by an entity other than the employer who established and maintains theHealth Service Act) with 50 or more participants or those of any size that are administered by an entity other than the employer who established and maintains the plan.

Specifically, in order for a plan sponsor to obtain without authorization protected health information from a group health plan, health insurance issuer, or HMO, the documents under which the group health plan was established and is maintained must be amended to: (1) Describe the permitted uses and disclosures of protected health information by the plan sponsor (see above for further explanation); (2) specify that disclosure is permitted only upon receipt of a written certification that the plan documents have been amended; and (3) provide adequate firewalls.

Paragraph (1) of the proposed definition of «health plan» defined a «group health plan» as an ERISA - defined employee welfare benefit plan that provides medical care and that: «(i) Has 50 or more participants, or (ii) Is administered by an entity other than the employer that established and maintains the plan -LSB-.]»

The preamble to the Transactions Rule noted that plan sponsors of group health plans are not covered entities and, therefore, are not required to use the standards established in that regulation to perform electronic transactions, including enrollment and disenrollment transactions.

In order for the group health plan to disclose protected health information to a plan sponsor, the plan documents under which the plan was established and is maintained must be amended to: (1) Describe the permitted uses and disclosures of protected health information; (2) specify that disclosure is permitted only upon receipt of a certification from the plan sponsor that the plan documents have been amended and the plan sponsor has agreed to certain conditions regarding the use and disclosure of protected health information; and (3) provide adequate firewalls to: identify the employees or classes of employees who will have access to protected health information; restrict access solely to the employees identified and only for the functions performed on behalf of the group health plan; and provide a mechanism for resolving issues of noncompliance.

We design the requirements in the final regulation to use the existing regulatory tools provided by ERISA, such as the plan documents required by that law and the constellation of plan administration functions defined by that law that established and maintain the group health plan.

If the plan documents under which the group health plan was established and is maintained permit, the named fiduciary may delegate certain responsibilities to trustees and may hire advisors to assist it in carrying out its functions.

Risk Pool is referred to special state health insurance plans established to serve as a safety net for those who can not obtain group health insurance, have pre-existing health conditions and fail to find affordable health insurance coverage on their own.

COMMUNITY HEALTH LINK, Worcester, MA Mental Health Counselor 2013 — Present • Coordinate and establish therapeutic intervention plans for clients • Provide behavioral health issues consultation • Identify groups and individuals at risk and provide guidance and counseling accordingly • Launch performance improvement programs for mental health awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral prHEALTH LINK, Worcester, MA Mental Health Counselor 2013 — Present • Coordinate and establish therapeutic intervention plans for clients • Provide behavioral health issues consultation • Identify groups and individuals at risk and provide guidance and counseling accordingly • Launch performance improvement programs for mental health awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral prHEALTH LINK, Worcester, MA Mental Health Counselor 2013 — Present • Coordinate and establish therapeutic intervention plans for clients • Provide behavioral health issues consultation • Identify groups and individuals at risk and provide guidance and counseling accordingly • Launch performance improvement programs for mental health awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral prHealth Counselor 2013 — Present • Coordinate and establish therapeutic intervention plans for clients • Provide behavioral health issues consultation • Identify groups and individuals at risk and provide guidance and counseling accordingly • Launch performance improvement programs for mental health awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral prHealth Counselor 2013 — Present • Coordinate and establish therapeutic intervention plans for clients • Provide behavioral health issues consultation • Identify groups and individuals at risk and provide guidance and counseling accordingly • Launch performance improvement programs for mental health awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral prhealth issues consultation • Identify groups and individuals at risk and provide guidance and counseling accordingly • Launch performance improvement programs for mental health awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral prhealth issues consultation • Identify groups and individuals at risk and provide guidance and counseling accordingly • Launch performance improvement programs for mental health awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral prhealth awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral prhealth awareness in the community • Carry out the assessments, obtain and interpret information to identify age and community - specific client needs and cater for the same • Provide group and couples counseling for enhancing the quality of life and addressing behavioral problems

United States Air Force (Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates) 2008 — 2009 Operations Manager / Resource Advisor • Serve as Programs Flight Chief of the 380th Equipment Maintenance Group responsible for $ 3M budget • Plan, direct, and oversee three operation cells dealing with emergency management • Categorize, prioritize, and communicate all incidents including base attacks, and disasters to the Emergency Operations Cell • Dispatch quick reaction forces and Emergency Response teams to breaches in security and to treat wounded personnel • Negotiate and execute $ 3,000,000 paint contract with three one year renewal options • Perform contract surveillance on paint / mezzanine contract for back shop operations • Establish Indefinite Quantity purchase of aircraft synthetic oil and sole sourced supplies to ensure fleet health • Target high use supply items, forecast consumption rates, and prevent loss of production do to non-availability

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed daily operations of multiple mental, emotional, and medical care facilities for at risk youth Recruited, trained, and supervised administrative, counseling, and development personnel Oversaw strategic planning, development of company goals, and implementation of action plan Designed and implemented staff development and recognition programs Built and strengthened relationships with industry figures, community leaders, and board members Managed marketing and fundraising activities enhancing community awareness and income Led individual and group therapy sessions resulting in significant personal development of participants Developed customized treatment plans for each patient ensuring the highest standard of care Responsible for patient charts, medication administration, overall health, and personal safety Established and executed daily living routine for residential therapy patients Provided transportation to school, medical appointments, and other activities as needed Built a therapeutic environment which fostered maximum growth and development of youth

Also at the conference, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ken Wyatt announced the makeup of a new advisory group established to assist with the Implementation Plan for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan.