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The Kaiser Family Foundation released a summary of their annual employer health benefits survey. The survey examines employer-sponsored health benefits trends and suggests how...
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The Department of Labor revised paid sick leave and family medical leave regulations regarding the provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Changes were...
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After passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the Department of Labor (DOL) issued questions and answers (Q&As) providing guidance on the implementation of the...
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For those adversely affected by COVID-19, the IRS issued FAQs which said employers may setup leave-sharing programs. Employees would be able to deposit leave into an...
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some benefit changes have been made to provide some relief to employee benefit plans, plan participants, and plan services providers.
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For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) made some changes which may affect the design and administration of your plans. It’s important to...
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires covered employers to provide employees with up to 80 hours of paid sick leave and up to 10 weeks of partially compensated...
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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury Departments have provided a second set of frequently asked questions (FAQs Part 43) about health coverage...
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A Joint Final Rule was recently issued by the Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, and the Treasury Department. Under the notice, it extends certain time frames when it...
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The CARES Act has a provision which is aimed at easing student loan burdens during the coronavirus pandemic. Qualified student loan payments are temporarily added as acceptable...
