Q: Is our health plan required to provide free coverage of services related to COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment? (Updated June 25, 20202) - A: Yes, as it relates to diagnostic testing. Pursuant to Section 6001 of the Families...more
Q: Has the IRS issued any additional employee benefit plan-related deadline relief? (Updated June 5, 2020) - A: Yes. In addition to the benefit plan-related relief issued under IRS Notice 2020-18 (see our FAQ updated on June...more
Q: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of my employees have asked whether they can change their health plan, health flexible spending account or dependent care flexible spending account elections made under our Code...more
Q: Has the IRS issued any additional employee benefit plan-related deadline relief? (April 22, 2020) - A: Yes, in addition to the benefit plan-related relief issued under IRS Notice 2020-18 and the extended deadlines for...more
In an effort to alleviate the COVID-19 public health threat, the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) issued bulletin 2020-03, titled “Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility for Ohio Employees” (the Bulletin), effective March 20...more
Q: How would the proposed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act affect employee benefit programs? (Updated March 26)
A: Expected to be approved by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has far-reaching impacts on employee benefit plans, providing relief for participants and plan sponsors of qualified plans and expanded benefits for participants...more
Q: Can my high-deductible health plan offer free coverage for COVID-19 expenses (before the deductible is met) and still remain health savings account (HSA) eligible?...more
Can my HDHP offer free coverage for COVID-19 expenses (before the deductible is met) and still remain HSA eligible? Yes, the IRS has issued guidance in Notice 2020-15 to clarify that coverage of COVID-19 expenses prior to...more