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Sept. 15 Is Final Deadline for ARPA COBRA Subsidy Expiration Notices

Section 9501 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) requires employers, multiemployer trustees and insurers (collectively, “plan administrators”) to provide a 100% subsidy for COBRA health care continuation coverage...more

What Is An Involuntary Termination Or Reduction In Hours For ARPA COBRA Premium Assistance?

One of the first questions that must be addressed in order to determine whether an individual is eligible for the temporary 100% subsidy for COBRA health care continuation coverage (including under state mini-COBRA statutes)...more

No Fooling Around: New Six-Month COBRA Subsidy Starts April 1, Requires Immediate Action

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) includes a temporary 100% subsidy for COBRA health care continuation coverage (including under state mini-COBRA statutes) to “assistance eligible individuals” (“AEIs”). This...more

Health Plan Coverage of Coronavirus Testing and Treatment

With the news about the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) in the U.S. and the world rapidly evolving, group health plan sponsors need to address how the plan will provide virus-related benefits. ...more

Using the “Reasonable Allowed Amount” to Resolve Surprise Emergency Medical Billing

Bipartisan draft legislation was released in late 2018 to address a health care problem for which almost all Americans—even those with health insurance—are at risk: surprise medical billing. The sticking point for any...more

Will Your Company’s Wellness Programs Be Compliant In 2019?

Most companies are genuinely concerned about their employees’ health and well-being. In an effort to incentivize employees to share in that concern, many companies have instituted wellness programs. Significantly, due to a...more

Trustee Alert – Proposed GINA Amendment & Wellness Programs

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) restricts employers from requesting or requiring employees to disclose genetic information. A narrow exception allows an employee to voluntarily accept health services...more

Trustee Alert – Health Plan Exclusion of Medical Marijuana

Due to changes in state marijuana laws, including medical and recreational use, health plan administrators are wondering whether they may be required to cover medical marijuana or whether a plan can or should exclude it from...more

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