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Question of the Week - COBRA Timeframes and COVID

Q.- A terminated employee who is eligible for COBRA coverage told us he had COVID-19 on the last day of his election period. Does the government require us to give him ...
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Q.- When the COVID National Emergency began, we were required to give certain information to our employees. Do we still have to do that?
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COVID-19 National Emergency Ends

On Monday, April 10, 2023, President Biden signed into law H.J. Res. 7, a resolution ending the COVID-19 National Emergency. The National Emergency declaration has been ...
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Q.- I understand COVID-19 tests may not be covered by insurance soon. If I need to buy a test in the future, may I submit the cost for reimbursement from my health FSA?
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End of COVID-19 National Emergency COBRA Extensions

Almost three years after President Trump declared a COVID-19 National Emergency and Public Health Emergency, the Biden Administration announced that the emergency ...
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Q.- For the past few years, my health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans allowed me to carry over all of my unused amounts to the next plan year. ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- An employee submitted a reimbursement claim for an at-home COVID-19 test. Is this eligible? I thought insurance covered the cost of tests.
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Department of Labor Addresses Long COVID

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a commitment to supporting workers with long COVID and providing resources for employers to support their workforce. Long COVID is ...
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Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Continues

While many in the U.S. are resuming pre-COVID lifestyles, pandemic relief continues for many employee benefit plans provisions. The government-declared COVID-19 National ...
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National Emergency and Extensions Continue

President Biden announced an extension to the National Emergency concerning the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the White House, “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ...
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