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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Temporary Enforcement Policy on Compensation Disclosures

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Brokers and consultants must disclose any direct or indirect compensation they may receive for referral of services to ERISA-covered group health plan sponsors, effective December 27,...

Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Guidance

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests for...

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PCORI Fee Adjusted for 2022

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The Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2020-04, which increases PCORI fees for plan years ending on or after October 2021, and before October 1, 2022. This fee is imposed on health...

At-Home Antiviral COVID-19 Pill Authorized

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization for an antiviral pill intended to help treat COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 and ADA Disability: New Guidance and FAQs

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new guidance and FAQs on COVID-19 and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Disability. It explains what employers may or...

Emergency Temporary Standard Reinstated for Private Employers

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 has been reinstated by the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. The...

State’s COVID-19 Vaccine Passport and Mandate Restrictions

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Some states have enacted laws that prohibit businesses and other entities from requiring individuals to receive or provide proof that they have received a COVID-19 vaccination. Most...

President Announces COVID-19 Winter Plan

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During a press conference, President Biden outlined his plan to combat COVID-19 this winter. COVID-19 is expected to spike, as more people gather indoors. Biden’s plan includes:

Civil Penalty Amounts Increased

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Effective November 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has increased the following key penalties affecting group health plans.

EEOC Issues New Workplace Retaliation COVID-19 FAQs

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According to federal agencies, retaliation claims have risen each year for the last 20 years.