On Dec. 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued employer guidance on mandatory vaccination programs and the restrictions imposed on them by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, December 2020 Edition
Give Your Holiday Baking Recipes a Makeover
Food is part of holiday traditions, and your family likely looks forward to certain recipes. Luckily, there are some simple substitutes to make your
Legal Update: Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Requirements
On Nov. 6, 2020, the Departments published an interim final rule requiring Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers to cover a COVID-19 vaccine without any cost sharing, once the FDA authorizes
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, November 2020 Edition
American Diabetes Month
Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans—and that number grows every day. While Type 1 diabetes can’t be prevented, you can take steps to prevent Type 2 diabetes—the type
Health FSA Limit will Remain the Same for 2021
The ACA imposes a maximum dollar limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to a health FSA. Although the ACA set this limit at $2,500, the limit is indexed for cost-of-living
Legal Update: IRS Announces 2021 Retirement Plan Limits
On Oct. 26, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-79, which contains cost-of-living adjustments for 2021 that affect amounts employees can contribute to 401(k) plans and IRAs. This Legal Update summarizes key
ACA Compliance Bulletin: IRS Provides Transition Relief for 2020 ACA Reporting
On Oct. 2, 2020, IRS Notice 2020-76 extended the due date for furnishing forms to individuals under Sections 6055 and 6056 for 2020 to March 2, 2021. This Notice also
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, October 2020 Edition
National Depression Screening Day
An unintentional phenomenon is on the rise—pandemic fatigue. People are tired of staying at home. People want to be the social creatures they inherently are. People want