Medicare Part D Notices Due Before Oct 15th
Health plans must disclose to CMS and Medicare Part D eligible individuals whether the health plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable.
COBRA Subsidy Notice Due by Sept. 15 (Sooner for Some)
Employers must notify employees who have opted for COBRA premium assistance under the ARPA when that help will end.
Proposed Rule Would Expand IRS Electronic Filing Requirements
A proposed rule by the IRS would mean most employers would electronically file their ACA reporting documents from now on.
August HR Brief
This month’s HR Brief is devoted to addressing the challenges posed by employees returning (or not) to work.
Wincline Appoints New Account Manager
Kiah Scott joins the Wincline team with huge enthusiasm and opportunity.
Delta Variant and Return-To-Work COVID Vaccination Policies
Companies are uncertain about how to approach workplace vaccination policies. This brief clarifies some of that uncertainty.
OSHA Declines to Update Healthcare ETS After CDC Change
Despite updated face mask guidance from the CDC, OSHA has left the healthcare ETS unchanged.
PCORI Fees Due August 2nd, 2021
This year’s PCORI fees are due August 2nd, and the relevant PCORI multiplier is $2.54.
COBRA Subsidy Provision of the ARPA
The recent signing of the ARPA into law provides a 100% subsidy of premiums for COBRA to eligible individuals.
American Rescue Plan Employment Provisions
The most recent stimulus package brought a slew of new changes to employer group health plans. Read about them here.