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. Despite setbacks due to COVID 19 issues, the deadline to begin collecting contributions in 2021 remains intact. The new CTPFML program will expand the [...]
Researchers at University College London found that ongoing negative thinking can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 300 people over the age of 55 were monitored in order to determine how much they dwell on negative past experiences or worry about the future. Approximately half of participants were also given PET scans to [...]
In a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the AHA lost its bid to avoid having to disclose rates hospitals negotiate with insurers. While an appeal is expected, this is a win for the administration, which is committed to providing patients with understandable information about the cost of medical [...]
On October 2nd, the IRS issued notice 2020-76, which extends the deadline for employers and other coverage providers to distribute forms 1095-B and 1095-C to individuals for the 2020 reporting year. The due date for furnishing the 2020 Form 1095-B and the 2020 Form 1095-C to applicable individuals is extended from January 31, 2021 to March [...]
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. Despite setbacks due to COVID 19 issues, the deadline to begin collecting contributions in 2021 remains intact. The new CTPFML program will expand the [...]
While working remotely has put some wellness programs on hold, creative companies are adding exercise to the workday and enabling people to connect with co-workers. For some, the social interaction is proving to be just as helpful as the physical activity. Web conferencing applications such as Webex, Zoom and Microsoft Teams are making it easy [...]
This article was published on September 21, 2020 on Hartford Business. Photo source is Hartford Business Journal. 1st Place | Category: 2 to 99 Employees Diversified Group Brokerage Headquarters: Marlborough Industry: Health insurance Top Executive: Brooks T. Goodison, President When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Diversified Group to work remotely, the third-party health plan administrator wanted [...]
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, one in six high school students admitted to using e-cigarettes in 2015, with use among teens rising. While the media and elected officials have warned Americans of the risks inherent to electronic cigarettes, it is important to be aware of the dangers. E-cigarettes, consisting of a battery, an atomizing [...]
As some state and local governments move to re-open, we’re hearing more about contact tracing. Since many Americans may be unsure of its meaning, we thought it might help to explain how this process may impact us. Massachusetts seems to be out front, already working to hire and train nearly 1,000 people to do contact [...]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Revenue Procedure 2020-36 which indexes the contribution percentages for 2021 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, employer-sponsored coverage will be considered affordable if the employee’s required contribution for self-only coverage does [...]
