Changes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Introduction The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) included provisions affecting the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The new provisions require group health plans to perform comparative analyses demonstrating compliance with the MHPAEA. Plans will now be required to provide these…

Before You Call the Movers, Talk to Your Insurance Advisor While other segments of the economy have struggled under the weight of the pandemic, the real estate market has seen increased home prices amidst soaring demand. Many people have found themselves living and working in the same space. Suddenly, the…

Discover a smarter way for employees to interact with their benefits, make better healthcare decisions, and save money. Join us on Wednesday, March 3 at 12:30 p.m. EST for a LIVE demonstration and to learn how HealthJoy can: Centralize employee benefits experience Provide on-demand health advocacy and network steerage Simplify…

CLEVELAND – Feb. 3, 2020 –  Oswald Labs introduces OswaldRx Plus, a proprietary solution focused on optimizing pharmacy programs by providing access to the clinical knowledge of dedicated pharmacists. OswaldRx Plus helps members actively manage their medications while supporting employers to reduce cost and control risk for their population. “The…

Amazon recently announced two new pharmacy offerings; Amazon Pharmacy gives individuals the ability to complete their entire pharmacy prescription transaction online, and Amazon PrimeRx, which is a discount program for Prime members to provide savings when not using insurance. Amazon Pharmacy Amazon Pharmacy service allows individuals to purchase up to…

Oswald Companies was a featured contributor in the Crain’s Cleveland Custom Content: ACG 2021, January 2021. In the article titled “Using Process to Navigate Risk through the COVID-19 Environment,” Jeff Schwab, Senior Vice President, Private Equity at Oswald Companies and Brian Stovsky, Business Development Leader, Private Equity at Oswald Companies,…

WATCH FULL WEBCAST (Password: Cyber2021!) Watch as Oswald’s Cyber Strategic Leader, Lacy Rex, and Oswald’s Cyber Claims Consultant, Lisa Pape, discuss the current state of the cyber insurance market. During this 30-minute session, they reviewed the shifting cyber liability landscape, and its effect on the cyber liability insurance market. Key topics…

Every football season, I, like many others, contemplate what makes a good team. We listen to predictions from professionals and statements from the players themselves. We look to past performance and the state of the current play. And we decide what matters to us. (With fantasy sports, we can even…

The snow and ice that blankets nearly 70 percent of the nation’s roadways during the winter months each year presents drivers with challenges that can result in vehicle crashes if they are not prepared. The winter weather crash statistics provided by the Federal Highway Administration indicate that over 1,300 people…

When you purchased your first car or home, perhaps you purchased coverage from a local ‘mass market’ insurance agent. As time goes on and your career, personal and professional responsibilities expanded, it’s possible the insurance carrier you started with may no longer be sophisticated enough to provide the coverage and/or…