Since day one our primary objective has been to deliver the finest employee benefits solutions to our clients. This remains unchanged today.
To do so in this ever-changing environment, we have
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, July 2021 Edition
Summer Picnic Safety Tips
One of the best ways to celebrate summer is to get outside and enjoy good food with friends and family. July is park & Recreation Month, a
HR Compliance Bulletin: EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines, Incentives and the ADA
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) added new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on employer COVID-19 vaccination programs and the restrictions imposed on them by the Americans
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, June 2021 Edition
Outdoor Exercise Safety Tips
As we move into summer, many will want to exercise outdoors to stay active and get some fresh air. That’s great news, as experts recommend at least
Legal Update: IRS Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan’s COBRA Subsidy
On May 18, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-31, a guidance document on the American Rescue Plan Act subsidy for continuation health coverage under COBRA.
This Legal Update discusses the guidance
Compliance Bulletin HSA/HDHP Limits Increase for 2022
On May 10, 2021, the IRS released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2022. These limits include: (1) the maximum HSA contribution limit, (2) the minimum deductible amount
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, May 2021 Edition
More than half of adults in the United States will experience mental illness—which refers to a variety of conditions that affect one’s mood, behavior, feelings or thinking—at some point in
HR Compliance Bulletin: DOL Issues FAQs About American Rescue Plan’s COBRA Subsidy
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