In May 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) and IRS issued guidance to toll various notices, claims, and election deadlines due to COVID-19, including COBRA elections. Examples in the guidance assumed that the National...more
The U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), Treasury, and Health and Human Services have issued guidance extending deadlines for COBRA, special enrollment periods, benefit claims/appeals, employer notices and other disclosures. ...more
Employers impacted by COVID-19 have a variety of questions regarding the situation’s effect on employee health and welfare plans - particularly on how to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations....more