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Too Many Generics in Waiting
Record numbers of generic drugs that could provide much needed relief for Americans with serious medical conditions are failing to come to market because […]
The CARES Act Impact on Employee Benefit Plans
CARES Act Employee Benefit Impact
- High Deductible Health Plans payment for tele-health. Effective immediately, the CARES Act creates a temporary safe harbor allowing HDHPs to cover […]
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Employees and Plan Participants
This blog was published on April 3, 2020 International’s Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans Blog, written by Robbie Hartman, CEBS. Photo […]
DG Compliance Update: Tax Credits Under FFCRA
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) signed into law on March 18th included two temporary expanded paid leave options that are mandatory for […]
Prescription Drugs from Vending Machines
If Florida House Bill HB59 becomes law, Floridians will be able to use video conferencing technology to speak with a pharmacist and obtain prescription […]
DOL Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act Employee Notification Poster
The Department of Labor recently published The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) employee’s notification poster. According to the Department of Labor, each covered employer […]
COVID-19 Helpful Tip: Who Pays for COVID-19 Testing?
To Our Valued Clients:
We recognize that there is plenty of uncertainty right now unfolding around the situation we find ourselves in with the introduction of COVID-19. […]
ACA exchange warns of 40% or more premium increase in 2021 due to COVID-19
This article was published on March 25, 2020 BenefitsPro.com, written by Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Photo source BenefitsPro.com.
Covered California’s actuarial/policy brief […]
DG Compliance Update: Handling Benefits During a Furlough or Temporary Layoff
In light of the nation’s response to COVID-19 and the resultant economic downturn, employers of all sizes face a dilemma of evaluating employee head […]
More Seniors Working
According to a new Harris pole conducted for TD Ameritrade, more than half of Americans age 40 and older plan to continue working after […]
Hobservations on Covid-19 Impact on Self-Insured World
This article was published on March 21, 2020 in MyHealthGuide, written by Hobson D. Carroll, FSA, MAAA, President, MedRisk Actuarial Services, Inc.
After the President […]
Congress Passes “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act” – What Plan Sponsors Need to Know
On March 19th, President Trump signed into law The Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This is a significant piece of legislation designed to address the […]
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