IRS Announcement 2021-7 provides that PPE such as hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, and face masks, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of … [Read more...]
Dependent Care Assistance Plan and COBRA Relief Changes
March 11, 2021 by
Dependent Care Assistance Plan and COBRA Changes COBRA Relief – a COBRA premium subsidy for certain assistance eligible individuals (AEIs) beginning April … [Read more...]
COBRA Administration can be Complicated!
February 23, 2021 by
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Your company has at least 20 employees and a group health plan and the eligible participant experiences a "qualifying" life event. You … [Read more...]
My CDS Benefits User Guide
January 27, 2021 by
Check out the new My CDS Benefits app! Managing your benefit account(s) on-the-go is made easy with the My CDS Benefits application. This powerful, intuitive … [Read more...]
Nicholle Peterson Promoted to Senior Employee Benefits Administrator
January 13, 2021 by
Nicholle Peterson was recently promoted to Senior Employee Benefits Administrator. She joined CDSA in 2018. Prior to CDSA, she worked in client service and as … [Read more...]
New Coronavirus Relief Provisions for Cafeteria Plans
December 28, 2020 by
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) bill including new provisions for Cafeteria … [Read more...]
COBRA in the time of COVID-19
November 16, 2020 by
COBRA in the time of COVID-19 COBRA compliance requires extra attention right now. Regulatory agencies have extended certain COBRA deadlines due to the … [Read more...]
Contribution Limits 2021
October 29, 2020 by
In 2021, several of the Cafeteria Plan and Retirement Plan annual limits are increasing. Check out the new limits below! Annual … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Firm Update
June 1, 2020 by
Covid-19 Firm Update: CDS, CDSA, and CDS Financial Services are available for in-office appointments starting Monday, June 8. Please contact your employee … [Read more...]
CARES Act – Special Rules for Retirement Accounts
March 29, 2020 by
Section 2202. Tax Favored Withdrawals from Retirement Plans The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allows participants to receive up to … [Read more...]
