Consolidated Appropriations Act Requires Plan Sponsors to Perform a MHPAEA Comprehensive Analysis

2021-05-12T19:13:52+00:00

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) that was passed on December 27, 2020 is known primarily for its third round of direct payment stimulus checks. However, there were additional health benefit related provisions including: (1) expanded relief for health and dependent care flexible spending arrangements; (2) new reporting requirements for commission and similar compensation; [...]

Consolidated Appropriations Act Requires Plan Sponsors to Perform a MHPAEA Comprehensive Analysis2021-05-12T19:13:52+00:00

The Self-Funded Employer, Worker’s Compensation and COVID-19

2021-04-06T14:20:43+00:00

Historically worker’s compensation does not cover community spread diseases (i.e., common cold/flu) because they generally cannot be tied back to a workplace. With the COVID-19 pandemic, some workers and workplaces have been deemed essential and present a unique problem when considering worker’s compensation coverage. As a result, some states recently have implemented amendments to their [...]

The Self-Funded Employer, Worker’s Compensation and COVID-192021-04-06T14:20:43+00:00

American Rescue Plan Act – COBRA Subsidies

2021-03-17T16:18:03+00:00

On March 10th, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(ARPA) was passed by both chambers of Congress and is expected to be signed by the President this week. The Act addresses several COVID relief provisions including another round of direct stimulus payments, unemployment compensation payments continuation, COVID-19 vaccine funds, and extension of the paycheck protection [...]

American Rescue Plan Act – COBRA Subsidies2021-03-17T16:18:03+00:00

DOL Guidance on Extension of Timeline Tolling

2021-03-03T17:39:14+00:00

The Department of Labor (DOL) on February 26, 2021 issued the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 which provides guidance on the length of COVID-19 relief to be allowed under the Timeline Extension Rule. Background: On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency related to COVID-19 and established that the [...]

DOL Guidance on Extension of Timeline Tolling2021-03-03T17:39:14+00:00

CT PFML Updates and Required Employer Actions

2021-02-05T17:00:51+00:00

On June 25, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law (CTPFML). Below are some highlights from the new law updated with the most recent developments. Employers were required to begin collecting contributions from employees in January 2021. The new CTPFML program will expand the existing Connecticut Family and Medical Leave [...]

CT PFML Updates and Required Employer Actions2021-02-05T17:00:51+00:00

Public Health Emergency Extended

2021-01-15T15:57:43+00:00

In late January 2020, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a public health emergency declaration. Several payment policies and regulatory adjustments are attached to the public health emergency, including the Medicare inpatient 20% add-on payment, Medicaid matching rates, and requirements that insurers and health plans cover COVID-19 testing without cost-sharing, and waivers [...]

Public Health Emergency Extended2021-01-15T15:57:43+00:00

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

2021-01-04T22:00:57+00:00

On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). The Act contains several provisions that impact healthcare plans and also includes several rules extending COVID relief. Below is a brief summary of the CAA provisions pertaining to employer sponsored health and welfare plans. CAFETERIA PLANS:  The CAA allows [...]

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 20212021-01-04T22:00:57+00:00

DG Compliance Update: FFCRA Expiration

2020-12-28T16:31:05+00:00

Earlier this month, Diversified Group notified our clients (access blog here) that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave requirements were set to expire on 12/31/20.  FFCRA allowed for paid FMLA and up to 80 hours of paid sick leave under certain coronavirus related circumstances.  The provision was mandatory for employers with fewer than [...]

DG Compliance Update: FFCRA Expiration2020-12-28T16:31:05+00:00

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