Saghi Fattahian Bio

Saghi Fattahian counsels clients on all aspects of health and welfare plans. She works with clients to comply with the complicated, shifting requirements under the US Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, GINA, and state and local laws. A co-leader of the firm’s Reproductive Rights Task Force, she assists health and welfare plans and their sponsors with daily operations and plan administration, including preparing and maintaining plan documents and related materials; reviewing and negotiating services agreements with third parties; consulting on operational issues; and assisting with claims and appeals. Sage also consults with clients to design and implement innovative, cost savings designs, such as high-deductible health plan/health savings account (HDHP/HSA) combinations, health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Sage represents health and welfare plan clients facing federal agency audits and helps them to limit their liability through comprehensive legal review.