Now that COVID vaccinations are widely available and the CDC has relaxed mask guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals, many employers are struggling to navigate what sometimes appear to be contradictory messages on masks and vaccinations. Following are examples of...
IRS Releases its Much Anticipated Guidance on ARPA COBRA Premium AssistanceOn May 18, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-31, which contains its much anticipated guidance on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COBRA premium assistance provisions. In many respects, the...
REMINDER: PCORI Fees Due By July 31, 2021Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) should keep in mind the upcoming July 31, 2021 deadline for paying fees that fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes...
IRS Releases 2022 HSA Contribution Limits and HDHP Deductible and Out-of-Pocket LimitsIn Rev. Proc. 2021-25, the IRS released the inflation adjusted amounts for 2022 relevant to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs). The table below...
Employers should prepare themselves for increased OSHA inspections by examining their policies to ensure they address workplace safety and health issues related to COVID-19 and that managers are properly trained on those policies.On March 12, Occupational Safety and...
