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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Employer Group Health Plans Medicare

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I’m Getting Divorced. What Happens to My Health Insurance?

One of the biggest issues in this country is healthcare. Specifically, the cost and payment for healthcare and directly related to that, health insurance. Under most family situations at least one family member works for an...more

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Reminder: Don’t Forget to Timely Furnish the Required Notice of Expiration of the ARP COBRA Premium Subsidy Period!

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the ARP, enacted on March 11, 2021) provides a temporary 100% COBRA premium subsidy to any assistance eligible individual (AEI) who loses employer-sponsored group health coverage due to a...more

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ARPA COBRA Subsidy's Impact on Employer Health Plans

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides temporary COBRA continuation coverage premium assistance for certain eligible qualified beneficiaries. On April 7, 2021, the Department of Labor issued a FAQ and model...more

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Key Healthcare Provisions

On March 10, 2021, US Congress finalized and passed the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARPA), the latest COVID-19 relief package that largely tracks President Joe Biden’s initial $1.9 trillion proposal. The ARPA extends...more

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Top Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Provisions

On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The ARPA is the latest installment of COVID-19–related stimulus packages passed by Congress in the last 12 months. Similar to the...more

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New COVID-19 Relief Law Includes Full COBRA Premium Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which became law on March 11, 2021, provides a 100 percent subsidy of premiums under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) beginning on April 1, 2021, through...more

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Third Stimulus Requires Employers To Offer Free COBRA Coverage Offset By Medicare Tax Credits

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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

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COBRA Subsidies Under The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021

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On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law. Among other provisions, ARPA provides for a 100 percent COBRA subsidy for up to 6 months for anyone who lost health coverage because of...more

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COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Includes Six Months of Free COBRA Health Coverage

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which was just passed by Congress and will be sent to President Biden for signature, includes an opportunity for free COBRA coverage for a six-month period from April through...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Department of Labor Updates COBRA FAQs and Model Notices

On May 1, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued updated Frequently Asked Questions and revised model notices under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). COBRA is a federal law that permits...more

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I am not throwing away my shot: Retiree coverage as an alternative to COBRA

The COBRA requirements with respect to termination of active employee group health coverage and the coincident availability of retiree medical coverage are complex and not intuitive.  In short, if retiree coverage will not...more

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What the HRA is going on with HRAs?

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On June 13, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services jointly released final regulations dealing with health reimbursement accounts (“HRAs”). These regulations fulfill the Trump administration’s...more

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Agencies Issue Final Regulations Expanding Access to Health Reimbursement Arrangements

On June 13, 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (collectively, the “Departments”)...more

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Issues for Employers as Health Care Legislation Moves to the Senate

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ABSTRACT - Although the American Health Care Act, as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, mainly affects the individual and small group health insurance markets, it has implications for large employers. The repeal of...more

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Plan Sponsors – It’s That Time Of Year Again! Medicare Creditable Coverage Notices Must Be Sent By October 15th

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If prescription drug coverage is offered under your group health plan, you must provide an annual notice by October 15th to plan participants (and their dependents) who are Medicare eligible, whether they are active...more

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Employment Law Update: Healthcare; 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosures and Fiduciary Responsibilities; & Other Recent Changes

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In This Presentation: - Healthcare - 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosures and Fiduciary Responsibilities - Fair Labor Standards Act - Data Privacy Issues Please see full presentation below for more...more

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