Guidance Issued for Health Plans Regarding COVID-19 Services
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury have issued “FAQs About Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Implementation Part 44”.
House Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill
The House of Representatives has passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Relief for Benefit Plans Continued
The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has released Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 providing guidance on the duration of COVID-19-related relief.
IRS Posts 2020 Tax Year Health Savings Arrangement Publication
The IRS has posted the 2020 tax year Publication 969, Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans.
Pandemic Relief Package Includes Benefit Provisions
Legislation proposed by the House Ways and Means Committee to provide pandemic relief includes several items that would affect retirement and health benefits.
DOL Proposes Delay for Independent Contractor Regulations
The DOL Wage and Hour Division has proposed a delay of the effective date for final regulations on independent contractor status.
IRS Updates FAQs on Tax Credits for COVID-Related Leave
On January 28, 2021, the IRS posted updated FAQs on COVID-19-related employer tax credits for paid leave that is provided by certain businesses.
Executive Order Revokes Previous Health Policy Directives
On January 28, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order entitled Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Opinion Letter on ADEA and Individual Coverage HRAs
Opinion Letter Addresses Interaction Between ADEA and Individual Coverage HRAs
Compensation Disclosure for Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
CAA Requires Disclosure of Compensation Paid by Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
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