The COBRA subsidy from COVID-19 stimulus bill – The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) – is nearing an end and in many cases requires employers to provide notices by September 15. The COBRA subsidy covered 100% of COBRA...more
The COBRA subsidy from the most recent COVID-19 stimulus bill – The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) – is now in effect. An assistance-eligible individual can have 100% of COBRA premiums subsidized for the periods...more
Last October, Brenda Berg posted a blog titled “I’m Just Waiting on an… End to the Extended ERISA Deadline Periods.” In that blog, Brenda explained that the IRS and DOL extended certain deadlines applicable to retirement...more
Early in the pandemic, the IRS and DOL issued a temporary rule (published May 4, 2020) extending certain deadlines applicable to retirement plans and health and welfare plans. (See Deadlines and Commitments: DOL and IRS...more
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The IRS has eased the restrictions on mid-year changes to safe harbor contributions, in response to the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Employers are generally not allowed to reduce or suspend safe harbor...more
Hardship Distributions. It is becoming clearer that COVID-19 may present serious financial difficulties for individuals and employees. Employers and plan administrators should expect to receive inquiries from participants...more