Archive for March, 2020

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide $2.2 trillion in federal funding to address the coronavirus crisis.

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), covered employers must post a notice of the FFCRA requirements in a conspicuous place on its premises. This HR Compliance Bulletin includes

Employers with fewer than 500 employees may begin using two new refundable payroll tax credits to obtain reimbursement for the costs of providing coronavirus-related leave to their employees, the U.S.

Last Friday the State of Ohio Issued Guidance relating to Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility for Ohio Employees. 

Ohio Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility.

This article provides considerations and guidance to employers facing reduction of employee hours, layoffs or furloughs.

A new law requires health plans and issuers to cover COVID-19 testing without any deductibles, copayments or other cost sharing, effective immediately. This Legal Update summarizes the new coverage mandate.

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law a coronavirus relief bill requiring employers to provide paid leave for reasons related to COVID-19, among other provisions. This Legal Update

Date: March 16, 2020
Applies to Medical Mutual of Ohio Groups

Governor DeWine recently announced policies suspending or modifying business operations to help stem the spread of COVID-19. In light of this

DOL Issues Guidance on COVID-19 and the FMLA

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued Q&As on COVID-19 (or other public health emergencies) and the federal Family and Medical Leave

On March 11, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-15 in response to the public health emergency posed by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

To encourage individuals to get tested for COVID-19,