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Question of the Week

Q.- May I get reimbursed for the cost of my son’s summer camp from my Dependent Day Care FSA?
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State of New Jersey Extends COBRA Premium Assistance

Last week, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) released Bulletin No. 21-08 requiring plans following NJ state continuation to offer the American ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- One of our former employees is upset that he received a bill for his COBRA coverage. He said he was involuntarily terminated and should have free COBRA. Is this true?
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Mini-COBRA Premium Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan Act provides a 100% COBRA premium subsidy between April 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 for certain individuals entitled to COBRA or state ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- We just hired an employee who is receiving COBRA premium assistance from her former employer. Our health plan has a waiting period for eligibility- a new hire is ...
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W-4 Tax Withholding Calculator

Employers should remind employees to check their withholding. Whether a new hire or an ongoing employee, completing Form W-4 properly is important for all members of the ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- If a COBRA continuant doesn’t agree with an employer’s decision on eligibility for the COBRA premium subsidy, what recourse does the individual have?
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Limit Spam Emails

Spam emails are not only unwanted, they may also be phishing messages used by cyber criminals. The Federal Trade Commission has tips for reducing the number of spam ...
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IRS Extends COVID-19 Leave Donation Programs

The IRS extended special tax relief for COVID-19 leave-based donation programs. An employer with a leave-based donation program allows its employees to give up their ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- If an employee is involuntarily terminated, elects the ARP COBRA subsidy, is offered their job back but declines the job offer, would that cut off their right to the ...
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