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Legal Issues with Employers and DPC Arrangements
Working with employers can lead to some legal concerns that are best handled with plenty of research and lead time, if possible. These issues, especially if employers are large (50+ employees) or offering health insurance, can be complex; varying from state to state.
With many employers, there is no simple way to hash out all these legal issues without the help of a lawyer well versed in employer plans and DPC.
Many mid to large-sized employers will be using self-funded plans, and there are legal requirements for those to protect employees -- like ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974). ERISA is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans. There are specific rules to follow here for employers and for brokers/advisors which may also involve you, the DPC physician. So, the employer will need legal help to be sure they are following the rules and you will need help to be sure your contracts with the employer are correct.
You need to have a DPC knowledgeable lawyer to help you here. Contact the DPC Alliance if you would like help finding one.
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Legal Issues with Employers and DPC Arrangements
Working with employers can lead to some legal concerns that are best handled with plenty of research and lead time, if possible. These issues, especially if employers are large (50+ employees) or offering health insurance, can be complex; varying from state to state.
With many employers, there is no simple way to hash out all these legal issues without the help of a lawyer well versed in employer plans and DPC.
Many mid to large-sized employers will be using self-funded plans, and there are legal requirements for those to protect employees -- like ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974). ERISA is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans. There are specific rules to follow here for employers and for brokers/advisors which may also involve you, the DPC physician. So, the employer will need legal help to be sure they are following the rules and you will need help to be sure your contracts with the employer are correct.
You need to have a DPC knowledgeable lawyer to help you here. Contact the DPC Alliance if you would like help finding one.