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February 11, 2011
FSA restrictions first piece of ObamaCare to be challenged

Recent restrictions imposed on flexible spending accounts appear to be the first piece of ObamaCare to be challenged by the new Congress.

February 4, 2011
Restoring FSA OTC coverage: Better medicine for all

As much as the Affordable Care Act was a tough pill to swallow for many conservatives, the flexible spending account changes may be the first piece of what many consider to be "bad medicine" to be reversed this year. Incentivizing self-care is better medicine for all constituents.

February 2, 2011
Report: Legislation restoring FSA OTC coverage is coming

Legislation repealing a requirement that nonprescription medicines would need an accompanying doctor’s prescription in order to qualify for reimbursement from employee-paid flexible spending accounts could be introduced to both Houses as soon as next week, according to a report published Tuesday in the political daily Politico.

December 10, 2010
NACDS offers FSA resources to members

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Friday released a ready-made pamphlet and sign for its retail members to use in communicating upcoming flexible spending account changes as they relate to over-the-counter medicines.

November 18, 2010
Hard to make cents out of pending FSA overhaul

No matter how you slice it, the flexible spending account changes that are part of...

November 17, 2010
Coalition urges Congress to repeal pending FSA change, calls policy 'unwarranted'

A coalition of six associations, including the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the National Association...

November 10, 2010
FSA lobbying group calls on Congress: Make saving healthcare dollars for working Americans attractive again

Save Flexible Spending Plans — a national grassroots advocacy organization sponsored by the Employers Council...

October 27, 2010
NYT article: FSA changes shed light on old eligibility problems

A New York Times report published Tuesday illustrated exactly how far apart the rubber is...

October 12, 2010
Foundation for HealthSmart Consumers: New OTC reimbursement rule will be costly

A panel of healthcare thought leaders has concluded that a recent IRS rule change requiring...

September 21, 2010
SIGIS updates Eligible Products List

The Special Interest Group for IIAS Standards announced Wednesday that the group is making significant...

September 14, 2010
Employer healthcare costs expected to rise in 2011

Against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, employer healthcare costs for active employees are projected...

July 18, 2010
Independent Rx lobby urges feds to adopt tough PBM operating rules

Maintaining a combative stance against the managed-care industry, the independent pharmacy lobby is urging the...

July 12, 2009
NCPA announces new FSA service

There are a number of conclusions you can glean from the NCPA’s announcement, which runs...

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