Alcohol Awareness Month
Observed every April, Alcohol Awareness Month is meant to raise awareness about alcohol use and break the stigma by discussing how alcohol-use disorders affect individuals, families and communities.
Legal Update: COVID-19 Exchange Special Enrollment Period Extended
On March 23, 2021, CMS announced that it is extending a special enrollment period through the Exchanges due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, eligible individuals have three
HR Compliance Bulletin: COBRA Subsidy Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law on March 11, 2021, contains a 100% subsidy for COBRA premiums during the period April 1 – Sept. 30, 2021.
This Compliance Bulletin
Compliance Overview: COVID-19 Relief Extends COBRA, HIPAA and Other Plan Deadlines
This Compliance Overview summarizes the continuation of relief guidance (Notice 2021-01) from the U.S. Department of Labor, which affects COBRA continuation coverage, special enrollment periods, claims for benefits, appeals of denied
Legal Update: DOL Guidance on COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans
DOL Guidance on COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans
On Feb. 26, 2021, the DOL issued Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 to provide guidance on the duration of the COVID-19-related relief regarding