On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued FAQs about the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Legal Update: DOL Issues Model Notices, FAQs for COBRA Subsidy in the ARPA
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued model notices for employers to use in meeting their obligations under the COBRA subsidy provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act. The DOL
Legal Update: Face Masks and Other PPE Treated as Deductible Medical Expenses
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Announcement 2021-7, clarifying that amounts paid for certain personal protective equipment (PPE)—such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes—used for the primary purpose of
Legal Update: IRS Extends Time to Make IRA, HSA Contributions and File Forms 1040
On March 29, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2021-21, which extends tax deadlines for filing Form 1040 series returns and other deadlines to May 17, 2021. The Notice,
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, April 2021 Edition
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
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, March 2021 Edition
Prioritize Your Sleep
Sleep is just as important as nutrition and exercise to help you function at your best. But when you’re juggling work, kids and everyday life, a good night’s