Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many employers and participants have bemoaned the elimination of over-the-counter (OTC) medications as qualified medical expenses for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),…
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ACA and regulatory compliance today can be the source of great concern and frustration for plan managers. Our dedicated team of attorneys and experts is solely focused on analyzing and interpreting benefit regulations to provide you with the advice and actions steps you need to meet your regulatory responsibilities.
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What New Over-The-Counter Products Are Available Under the CARES Act?
The new release of the interim final rules for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) confirms its immediate implementation. Unlike other federal regulations that take effect 30 to 60 days after…
4.03.2020
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COVID-19 Employer Advisory Session: CARES ACT Top Ten: Your FAQs Answered
As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce…
4.01.2020
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Short-Term Disability Benefits: When Is an Employee Eligible for a Benefit?
The Families First Corona Response Act (FFCRA) was signed law into on March 18, 2020 and goes into effect on April 1, 2020. It is unusual for a law to…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act) requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover testing for COVID-19, effective March 18, 2020. Group health plans include fully-insured,…
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An Employer’s Guide to Understanding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the largest stimulus bill in history. This $2 trillion bill provides incentives and support to help retain the American workforce, assist…
3.30.2020
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Carriers Relax Requirements & Open COVID-19 Special Enrollment Periods
On March 21, 2020, The Wall Street Journal reported that, in response to the coronavirus, the Trump administration is considering opening a special enrollment period on healthcare.gov, and now some…
On March 11, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published emergency rules which temporarily require employers in certain industries to provide a small amount of paid sick…
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COVID-19 Employer Advisory Session: Stimulus Bill and Families First Act
As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce…
3.26.2020
As an account manager, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is if an employee can drop their plan mid-year. The answer–well it depends! Here are the questions…
3.26.2020
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The Department of Labor Releases Clarification on Employee Paid Leave Rights - Updated
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201) (Updated as of 3/24) The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the department responsible for administering the new law’s paid leave,…
3.25.2020