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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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HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program

The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act recognizes employers who recruit, employ, and retain veterans. Through the HIRE Vets ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- An employee is going on FMLA. We allow her to continue all of her health coverage. She has decided she wants to voluntarily drop her vision coverage but she is ...
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Updated Publication 502 and 503

The IRS updated Publications 502 and 503 for the 2021 tax year. Publication 502 explains the medical expenses that are deductible on a federal income tax return. ...
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Nondiscrimination Testing for FSAs

Test results in 48-hours*! Starting @ $288/yr. For pricing and more information, click here. Health care flexible spending account plans (HFSA) and dependent day care ...
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Medicare Part D Filing with CMS

The Medicare Modernization Act requires employers with health plans that include prescription drug coverage to notify Medicare-eligible participants if the drug coverage ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- Is the cost of an at-home genetic test kit eligible for reimbursement from my health FSA?
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Covid-19 and ADA Disability Status

The Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) prohibits an employer subject to the Act from discriminating against an employee or a job applicant because the person has a ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- Can someone enroll in state or Marketplace coverage and keep COBRA for secondary coverage?
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2021-2022 PCORI Fee Released

The IRS released the PCORI fee amount that must be paid by insurers or self-funded health plans for 2021-2022 coverage. The fee for plan and policy years ending on or ...
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