You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you or anyone in your household lost qualifying health coverage in the past 60 days or expects to lose coverage in the next 60 days.
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the application of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) subsidies for continuation health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). The FAQs cover a wide range of topics.
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On April 27, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay their employees a $15 minimum wage rate. Beginning in 2023, new minimum wage rates for federal contractor employees will become effective on Jan. 1.
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President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law on March 11, 2021. The law generally provides financial relief for individuals, state and local governments, schools, businesses and for other purposes.
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The White House announced a new paid leave tax credit that fully offsets the cost for small businesses to offer paid time off (PTO) for employees who elect to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Find out how this new tax credit works, which organizations are eligible, and what else employers need to know.
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Notice 2021-15, creating additional COVID-19 relief options for employers under Section 125 plans. The notice gives employers the option to allow midyear health plan elections during 2021 without a qualifying event.
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Coronavirus vaccinations continue to expand across the country. As a result, many employers are already preparing to reopen their offices and return to in-person work. However, a growing number of COVID-19 vaccine scams can put your team and your company at risk. Use this template to warn your employees about protecting against coronavirus vaccine fraud.
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In 2020, there was a significant increase nationally in telehealth utilization. Now, many providers and hospitals are encouraging patients to utilize telehealth services instead of coming to the office or hospital for non-life-threatening care.
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