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Additional Details on the Involuntary Termination Definition

IRS Notice 2021-31 provides details on what is considered an “involuntary” termination for COBRA subsidy purposes.
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News from the IRS: 2021 Draft 1095 Forms Released

The IRS released its draft forms for 2021 ACA reporting.
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Question of the Week

Q.- An employee submitted a claim for therapy for her mental state due to problems in her marriage due to the pandemic. Is this expense eligible for reimbursement from ...
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Cybersecurity Program Best Practices

The Employee Benefits Security Administration prepared a list of best practices for 401(k) Plan recordkeepers and service providers. These practices include:
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Qualifying Event Manager in MyEnroll360

Cobra Control Services, LLC (“CCS”) has been communicating with clients about a new COBRA premium subsidy under the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) that may be ...
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Change to Independent Contractor Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor withdrew the changes to the definition of independent contractor implemented during the prior administration. The Independent Contractor ...
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COBRA Premium Subsidy Tax Credit

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) provides a COBRA premium subsidy for certain individuals whose qualifying event was a reduction in hours or involuntary termination of ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- Our company’s finances are tight and we don’t want to pay to send the new required COBRA premium subsidy notices. What will happen if we just don’t send them?
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Guidance for Disposing of Electronic Devices

Employers should make sure they properly dispose of desktops, laptops, copiers, servers, smart phones, hard drives, etc. (“electronic devices”) so sensitive information ...
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Employer Action Needed for ARP COBRA Notices!

On April 1, 2021, BAS’ Cobra Control Services (CCS) sent an email to all CCS clients and their brokers (if applicable) directing them to log into MyEnroll360 and ...
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