Our employee benefits and executive compensation attorneys provide comprehensive advice to market-leading companies across a diverse range of industry sectors. Recognized for highly responsive service and practical solutions, our team provides guidance on the full spectrum of legal issues arising in connection with the design, implementation, and administration of all types of health and welfare benefit arrangements, including cafeteria plans, active and retiree wrap plans, group health plans, health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), wellness programs, on-site health clinics, private exchange coverage, disability plans, severance plans and adoption, fertility and surrogacy benefits.

Our attorneys draw upon a deep understanding of the law to guide clients through the complexities of health and welfare benefit compliance, providing practical advice and solutions on the legal issues arising under the myriad of laws applicable to health and welfare benefits, including the:

• Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA);
• Internal Revenue Code (Code);
• Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA);
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA);
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
• Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA);
• Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA);
• Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA); and
• No Surprises Act.

We draft health and welfare benefit plan documents and amendments, summary plan descriptions and other participant disclosures, negotiate administrative services and business associate agreements between plan sponsors and third-party administrators, and review insurance policies and certificates. We also advise on retiree medical benefits and other post-termination benefit liabilities. Our attorneys advise on fiduciary governance matters related to health and welfare benefits, and help our clients track and comply with the continually evolving legal landscape.