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News and Updates

Jun 4, 2021

EEOC Issues New FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccine Programs and Incentives

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its COVID-19 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address mandatory and...

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Jun 2, 2021

PCORI Fee Due to IRS August 2, 2021

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee was established as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to fund medical...

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May 27, 2021

COBRA Subsidy – Helpful IRS Guidance Issued

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2021-31 providing much needed interpretive guidance in a helpful question and...

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May 24, 2021

Updated ACA Indexed Dollar Limits Chart - May 2021

May 2021 Updated Dollar Limits Chart

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May 3, 2021

FAQs Issued on FFCRA Leave Tax Credits

Beginning in April 2020, employers were entitled to payroll tax credits for paid leave required in response to the Coronavirus Disease...

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Apr 9, 2021

American Rescue Plan Act Update COBRA Subsidy Model Notices and FAQs Issued

On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued FAQs and model notices for the COBRA premium assistance (subsidy) provisions...

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Mar 16, 2021

Welfare Plan Benefit Changes in the New American Rescue Plan

On March 11, 2020 President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, HR 1319). This mammoth relief and stimulus...

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Mar 8, 2021

EEOC Vaccine Incentive Guidance and Withdrawal of Proposed Wellness Incentive Rules

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it is withdrawing its January 2021 proposed rules regarding...

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Mar 3, 2021

Guidance on Extension of COVID-19 Outbreak Period

Last year, federal agencies announced timing extensions for a host of deadlines for plans and participants that apply during the COVID-19...

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Mar 1, 2021

American Rescue Plan Passed in the US House

The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan”. Republicans unanimously...

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Mar 1, 2021

New Guidance: Coverage of COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing and Vaccines

Last week the Biden administration issued guidance (FAQ 44) removing barriers to COVID-19 diagnostic testing and vaccinations and...

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Feb 23, 2021

Guidance on Optional Cafeteria Plan Changes Permitted for 2021

This week the IRS issued a new Notice 2021-15 intended to clarify the application of special optional relief for flexible spending...

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Feb 1, 2021

2021 Calendar Year Creditable Coverage Status Report Due to CMS by March 1, 2021

Group health plan sponsors that offer prescription drug coverage must, at least annually, notify Medicare Part D eligible individuals and...

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Jan 15, 2021

Public Health Emergency Extended to April 21, 2021

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has again extended the public health emergency (PHE) declared for the COVID-19...

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Jan 14, 2021

Proposed Wellness Rules Released

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has re-proposed regulations addressing incentive limits that can be offered for...

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Jan 11, 2021

COVID-19 Package: Summary of Temporary FSA Relief

On December 27, 2020, a major government-funding bill focused on COVID-19 economic stimulus issues became law as part of the Consolidated...

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Jan 7, 2021

2021 COVID Relief Act Addresses “Surprise” Out of Network Billing

In the latest COVID-19 relief effort, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was passed at the end of 2020. In the Act, Congress...

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