The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) providing COVID-19 relief includes several benefits-related provisions. A 100% COBRA premium subsidy is one of the … [Read more...]
COBRA Administration can be Complicated!
February 23, 2021
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...]
New Coronavirus Relief Provisions for Cafeteria Plans
December 28, 2020
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) bill including new provisions for Cafeteria … [Read more...]
Unlimited Ask the Pro with CDS Mineral® HR
December 18, 2020
With CDS Mineral® HR, you get to ask a Certified HR Pro as many questions as you want, either online or over the phone. You will receive a response within one … [Read more...]
COBRA in the time of COVID-19
November 16, 2020
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...]
IRS provides tax relief with increased flexibility in Cafeteria Plans
May 13, 2020
To assist with the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, new provisions were released on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, by the IRS to allow Cafeteria Plan … [Read more...]
Coronavirus-related Distributions
May 12, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (HR 748) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, providing support to individuals, businesses, and … [Read more...]
Who are qualified individuals?
May 12, 2020
Below are the guidelines under the CARES Act for "qualified individuals" relating to Coronavirus-related Distributions. “Qualified individuals” include any of … [Read more...]
CARES Act – Special Rules for Retirement Accounts
March 29, 2020
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...]
OTC Medication, Menstrual Care Products and Telehealth Now Reimbursable
March 27, 2020
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines and Menstrual Products The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Security (CARES Act) allows consumers to purchase over the counter (OTC) … [Read more...]
