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Personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes used to prevent the spread of COVID-19, can be deducted as a medical expense when filing...
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Due to the pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) decided to extend the special enrollment period (SEP) through Exchanges on the federal www.HealthCare.gov...
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The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline has been extended for borrowers until May 31, 2021. It was set to expire on March 31st. In addition to pushing back the...
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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) made some changes to emergency sick leave and paid family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The tax credits were...
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Part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides a 100% subsidy of premiums for employer-sponsored group health insurance under COBRA. COBRA requires group health plans to allow...
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President Joe Biden recently signed a $1.9 trillion relief bill, called the American Rescue Plan. Highlights of the bill include direct checks to individuals, extended unemployment...
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The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance for employers claiming the 2020 employer retention tax credit. The tax credit is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic...
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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued new FAQ guidance to help clarify health coverage requirements related to COVID-19.
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The Department of Labor issued Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01. It gives guidance on the duration of the COVID-19 related relief regarding certain employee benefit plan deadlines during...
Revised April 20, 2021
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Although vaccine programs are not yet available to many employers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided some guidance regarding...
