Survive the Summer Heat
Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable—it can be a threat to your health, especially for older adults and children. Whatever your age, don’t let the summer
Anthem Extends Health Plan Time-frames During COVID-19 Emergency
In response to the national COVID-19 emergency, Anthem is giving their clients more time to enroll in a health plan, file and appeal claims, elect COBRA continuation coverage, and pay
PCORI Fee Compliance and Legal Updates
ACA Compliance/Legal Update: PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2020
On June 8, 2020, the IRS published Notice 2020-44, which provides the adjusted PCORI fee amount for plan years ending on or
Compliance Bulletin: Premium Credits Related to COVID-19 – ERISA Fiduciary Rules
Premium Credits Related to COVID-19 – ERISA Fiduciary Rules
Because many employees have not been using their insurance benefits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some group medical, dental and vision carriers
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, June 2020 Edition
Managing your Chronic Condition During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you’re one of the 133 million Americans with a chronic condition, you’ve probably experienced disruptions to how you manage your condition due
Compliance Bulletin: HSA/HDHP Limits Increase for 2021
On May 20, 2020, the IRS released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2021. These limits include: (1) the maximum HSA contribution limit, (2) the minimum deductible amount
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IRS Provides More Options for Unused Funds in Health FSAs and DCAPs
On May 12, 2020, the IRS announced more options with respect to unused amounts in health flexible spending accounts
HR Compliance Bulletin: EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA
On May 7, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Compliance Overview: COVID-19 Relief Extends Certain Employee Benefit Plan Deadlines
This Compliance Overview summarizes the participant deadline extensions under a final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which affect COBRA continuation coverage, special enrollment periods, claims for benefits,
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, May 2020 Edition
MAINTAINING MENTAL WELL-BEING DURING A QUARANTINE
As we all know, public health officials are recommending that healthy individuals practice social distancing, staying at home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.