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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...
Jun 4, 2021
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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...
Jun 2, 2021
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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...
May 27, 2021
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Updated ACA Indexed Dollar Limits Chart - May 2021
May 2021 Updated Dollar Limits Chart
May 24, 2021
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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...
May 3, 2021
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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...
Apr 9, 2021
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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...
Mar 16, 2021
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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...
Mar 8, 2021
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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...
Mar 3, 2021
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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...
Mar 1, 2021
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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...
Mar 1, 2021
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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...
Feb 23, 2021
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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...
Feb 1, 2021
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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...
Jan 15, 2021
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Proposed Wellness Rules Released
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has re-proposed regulations addressing incentive limits that can be offered for...
Jan 14, 2021
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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...
Jan 11, 2021
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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...
Jan 7, 2021
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