Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade in its consequential decision, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. With federal protection for abortion now dissolved, many employers are...more
6/30/2022
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Hosts Andrew Graw and Megan Monson discuss the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) as part of the new (third) COVID-19 stimulus relief bill. The ARPA assists qualifying individuals who lose coverage under an employer’s...more
10/14/2021
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Premium Assistance ,
Premium Subsidies ,
Reduction in Hours ,
Relief Measures ,
Tax Credits
On March 11, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which provides temporary premium assistance for health, dental, and vision coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget...more
5/28/2021
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Guidance Update ,
IRS ,
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Notice Requirements ,
Premium Subsidies
On March 11, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) as part of a new (third) COVID-19 stimulus relief bill. ARPA assists qualifying individuals who lose coverage under an employer’s group...more
3/18/2021
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Relief Measures ,
Tax Credits
IRS Notice 2020-29 gives employers new opportunities to help employees who participate in Section 125 plans deal with COVID-19. Under Notice 2020-29, employers can allow participants and eligible employees of their Section...more