Drug Formulary. Prior Authorization. Most health plan Drug Formularies have procedures to limit or restrict certain drugs. This is done to encourage doctors and patients to use these drugs appropriately, for the safety and best interest of all members. Most often, these drugs have safety issues, a high potential for inappropriate use, or have lower-priced alternatives on the formulary.
The distinction between an employee and independent contractor is critical because companies are generally liable for actions of employees, as long as those actions are performed within the scope of the employment relationship. However, companies are not generally liable for the actions of independent contractors.
Businesses that misclassify fail to pay mandatory payroll taxesâSocial Security and Medicare (FICA) and unemployment insurance (UI)âand workersâ compensation insurance. The independent contractor is made responsible for the full FICA tax (rather than half).