Additional Guidance Issued on OTC COVID-19 Test Mandate
On February 4, 2022, additional guidance was issued on the federal mandate requiring health plans to provide over-the-counter (OTC)...
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- Feb 8
Medicare to Cover OTC COVID-19 Tests
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to expand Americans’ access to free testing, people in either Original...
- Jan 25
How State Continuation Interacts with Other Policies Webinar on 2/16
Are you compliant with federal and state leave laws? Coordinating leaves of absences (LOAs) under the various federal and state statutes...
- Jan 20
COVID-19 At Home Test Coverage by Carrier Guidelines
Insurance Companies & Group Health Plans Required to Cover Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests Beginning on Saturday, January 15, 2022, the...
- Jan 14
5 Employee Winter Wellness Tips
Colder and shorter days can have employees feeling stressed and unmotivated, impacting employee productivity and wellness. To help your...
- Jan 11
Insurance Companies & Group Health Plans Required to Cover Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests
On Monday, January 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released information regarding the cost of At-Home...
- Jan 4
HRA, QSEHRA, ICHRA & Excepted Benefit HRAs | Employer Services & Compliance Webinar Series
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO OFFER YOUR EMPLOYEES A HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT? With several compliance issues surrounding Health...
- Jan 4
2021 Legislative Year in Review
Critical legislative information for employers, including COVID-19-related updates. For details and information, we encourage you to...
- Dec 17, 2021
Five Employee Benefits Trends for 2022
As a result of COVID-19, priorities of employees have shifted significantly, resulting in a greater emphasis on the benefits offered by...
- Dec 2, 2021
Year in Review & Looking Ahead | Compliance Webinar on 12/15
WHAT LEGISLATIVE CHANGES WILL AFFECT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS? ARE THERE TOPICS AND TRENDS TO KEEP AN EYE ON IN 2022? With 2022 quickly...
- Nov 23, 2021
Breaking News | ACA Reporting Deadline Extended and the End of “Good Faith” Compliance
On November 22, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that introduce significant changes to the...
- Nov 4, 2021
Best Practices for Communicating Benefits to a Remote Workforce
Nearly a third of employees think their employer’s benefits communications are difficult to understand. Without clear communication,...