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Jun 7, 2021
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2021 | Due August 2, 2021
The Fee is $2.66 per Covered Life for Plan Years Ending in 2021
May 18, 2021
IRS Issues Additional ARPA Guidance and FAQs
The IRS issues additional ARPA guidance and FAQs.
May 11, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act | COBRA & State Continuation Subsidy Guide
This document is meant to provide employers with a guide on how to respond to the new COBRA and State Continuation (mini-COBRA) requirements
Apr 21, 2021
Carrier Update | Blue Cross Blue Shield Class Action Antitrust Lawsuit / Settlement
It has come to Ascela’s attention that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has issued notification to employers and employees regarding an...
Apr 7, 2021
The Department of Labor Has Released COBRA Premium Subsidy Model Notices
On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released various documents pertaining to the COBRA premium assistance provisions...
Apr 7, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act Update & Impacts on COBRA Administration
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law. ARPA establishes a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for...
Mar 31, 2021
PPP Extension Act of 2021
President Biden signed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act of 2021 into law on March 30, 2021. The new law extends the...
Mar 12, 2021
New COVID-19 Stimulus Law Contains Many Health Coverage Provisions
While the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) makes many changes to COBRA, it also includes several other provisions that impact...
Mar 11, 2021
Breaking News | COVID COBRA Challenges Continue: The 100% Subsidy
While many benefits consultants are struggling to understand the changes to COBRA resulting from updated guidance related to the Outbreak...
Mar 11, 2021
Breaking News | President Biden Signed $1.9 Trillion Economic Relief Package
Today, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion economic relief package. Savoy will continue to provide information as soon as it becomes...
Mar 8, 2021
DOL Guidance on the End of the Moratorium of COBRA Notices
EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 Guidance on Continuation of Relief for Employee Benefit Plans and Plan Participants and Beneficiaries...
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