In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many global and domestic workforces are rapidly shifting to working from home to keep the business functional during the public health emergency. Working from…
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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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COVID-19 Protected Leave: What Federal Law Applies to Coronavirus Related Leaves?
With the recent passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), employers may be left wondering what law governs when an employee takes leave due to a COVID-19 reason.…
3.24.2020
Employers sponsoring health plans need to be mindful of privacy concerns under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently published…
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Coronavirus Advisory: Responding in Unprecedented Times
As more businesses feel the effects and plan for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s imperative for organizations to proactively manage their workforce and respond to the outbreak and…
3.24.2020
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, many states are mandating an extension of the open enrollment period for individual health care coverage. Uninsured individuals may now have an opportunity to…
3.23.2020
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COVID-19 Furloughs, Layoffs & Leaves: How It Affects Your Employee’s Health Benefits
As COVID-19 continues to test our economy, many employers are being forced to make the difficult decision to layoff employees and institute furloughs or other temporary leaves of absence. A…
3.20.2020
On March 18, 2020, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued FAQs announcing that it would not take enforcement action against any health issuers that revises its catastrophic…
3.19.2020
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Massachusetts Legislation Passed Providing Unemployment Relief
On Wednesday, March 18th, Governor Baker signed emergency legislation to waive the standard one-week waiting period to collect unemployment for anyone filing a claim because they lost work from the…
3.19.2020
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New York State Passes Bill to Guarantee Job Protection and Sick Leave for New Yorkers
Governor Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the Legislation has come to an agreement on a proposed bill that will guarantee job protection and sick time for individuals who are affected by mandatory COVID-19 quarantine. As of the announcement, New York state has…
3.19.2020
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201) Signed Into Law
It did not take the House long on to introduce (March 11, 2020) and pass (March 14, 2020) the bill expanding assistance to individuals, communities and programs for coronavirus-related needs.…
3.19.2020
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Coronavirus Advisory Session: How Can Employers Manage This Fast-Changing Situation?
As more businesses feel the effects and plan for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s imperative for organizations to proactively manage their workforce and respond to the outbreak and…
3.18.2020