The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, includes COBRA subsidy provisions that are significant – both for the individuals who will become eligible for COBRA...more
3/16/2021
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Biden Administration ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Health and Welfare Plans ,
Health Insurance ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Relief Measures
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Act), enacted on December 27, 2020, contains a number of provisions that may impact the design and administration of employer-sponsored group health plans and flexible spending...more
1/18/2021
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Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Flexible Spending Accounts ,
FSA ,
Gag Clauses ,
Relief Measures ,
Surprise Medical Bills ,
Transparency
Mandates for Employer Group Health Plan Testing Coverage and Paid Leaves of Absence Included in Congress’s “Phase 2” Coronavirus Legislation -
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the U.S. Senate approved and President Trump...more