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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs) Employer Group Health Plans

Bricker Graydon LLP

What Happens to Health FSA Balances When COBRA Coverage is Elected?

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While most plan sponsors understand that their plans must offer continuation coverage under COBRA for their medical benefits, many administrators find themselves on less solid ground when it comes to COBRA coverage and health...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

COBRA subsidy strikes again with IRS guidance in Notice 2021-31

The American Rescue Plan Act (the Act) included certain temporary COBRA subsidy provisions that allow “Assistance Eligible Individuals” (AEIs) to receive COBRA subsidies from April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021 (the...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Premium Subsidies and Increased Limits for Dependent Care Benefits

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which is another coronavirus stimulus package aimed at speeding up the United States’ recovery from the economic and health...more

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How Is COBRA Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak Period?

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The COVID-19 National Emergency hasn’t ended yet, so how do plan sponsors account for certain employee benefit plan time periods lingering since early 2020 due to the Outbreak Period prescribed by the Departments of Treasury...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021: COBRA Subsidy, Pension Funding, And Other Employee Benefit Changes

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) is the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill, which the President signed into law March 11, 2021. ARPA includes new COBRA continuation coverage election, notice, and subsidy...more

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