On Aug. 16, 2021, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a frequently asked question (FAQ) regarding enforcement of the contraceptive coverage mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Read MoreOn Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. It is the first full approval of any coronavirus vaccine in the United States. The other vaccines, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, are still available under emergency use authorization (EUA) granted by the FDA. The Moderna vaccine is currently under review for full approval, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to begin the process soon.
Read MoreIf you partner with Apex Benefit Group, we provide you with access to an easy-to-use company-specific intranet portal that streamlines onboarding and enrollment. This employee portal will allow you to focus more of your time on growing your business, rather than keeping track of papers and HR tasks.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MorePresident 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.
Read MoreThe 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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