New developments have arisen in the wellness area recently. One recent court case challenges the validity of the final regulations, and another alleges that Macy’s failed to comply with the final rules. The final rules establish how a wellness program should be structured to avoid violating nondiscrimination rules under HIPAA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). There are no big changes here—at least not yet. Our general advice is to stay the course with your wellness programs and monitor the developments. None of the recent news requires immediate changes, but the court decisions discussed in more detail below could lead to changes in the future.
