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    Aetna plan sponsors must complete annual attestation

    Authored by Bukaty Companies on August 2, 2023

    The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause prohibition requires issuers and plan sponsors to attest that any agreements they enter with health care providers, third-party administrators or other service providers will not contain language restricting access to cost and quality of care information. Compliance requires submission of a Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA) by December 31, 2023, from the plan and/or issuer.

    Aetna has emailed group contacts with information regarding the requirement and stated responsibility for completing the attestation rests with the plan sponsors, both fully insured and self-funded.

    Bukaty Companies has prepared a How-To Guide with screen shots and links to help clients navigate the attestation process.

    For additional information, contact your Bukaty benefits consultant or support team.

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