ARPA Premium subsidy Experation The IRS recently released IRS Notice 2021-46, which provides new guidance and clarifications regarding the COBRA premium subsidy in the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). This notice follows an earlier release […]
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Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage
Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage August is well underway, so employers should be starting to prepare to send their employees the Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage. If you have any type […]
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Employers Offer Vaccine Incentives Under New EOCC Guidelines
Employers Offer Vaccine Incentives Under New EOCC Guidelines The EOCC has issued new guidance that allows employers to offer incentives to employees who have been vaccinated or may be considering getting the vaccine. There are […]
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Overhaul of Employer Based Retirement Plans
Overhaul of Employer Based Retirement Plans On May 5, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021. The bill has considerable bipartisan support, so it is expected […]
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Notice of Class Action Settlement in BCBS Antitrust Lawsuit
Notice of Class Action Settlement in BCBS Antitrust Lawsuit Since approximately 2013, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has been defending claims in a class action antitrust lawsuit alleging that BCBSA engaged in anti-competitive activities […]
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Medicare and HSAs
HSAs & Medicare by Roger D. Garrett, CLU, ChFC, CSS, LUTCF Careful planning is essential when you are approaching enrollment in Medicare and participating in funding a Health Savings Account. There are many moving parts […]
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2021 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) Fees
2021 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) Fees April 7, 2021 As a reminder that the annual Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) fees are due by July 31, 2021. At the end of 2019, […]
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Colorado Secure Savings Program
2021 Update: Colorado Secure Savings Program Colorado Senate Bill 20-200 was passed in July 2020 and the State is looking to enact it in July/August 2021. Businesses with five W2 employees or more will be […]
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Sit Up Straight
ERGONOMIC TIPS WHILE WORKING FROM HOME As we adapt the way we work to the best suggested practices at this time, this is an excellent opportunity to review some ergonomic tips and considerations while working […]
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PCORI Fees Update 2022
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) fees are due by July 31, 2022. By way of background, at the end of 2019, the Federal Government reauthorized the annual payment of fees by health insurers and […]
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