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Employee Benefits Frequently Asked Questions About Coronavirus

In the rising complexity of the coronavirus pandemic, employers have a lot of responsibilities in the realm of employee benefits. Read this FAQ to answer your questions about testing, treatment, absences, and coverage.

Jennifer Chung

Coronavirus Benefits Webinar FAQs: Work-From-Home Expenses, Plan Coverage, Exempt Pay, and Other Answers

We discuss key topics that are top of mind for employers regarding COVID-19, in response to questions received at our last webinar.

Compliance Alert: Congress Passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

In this alert, you will find an overview of the CARES Act, how HSAs and telehealth are being expanded, information on COVID-19 testing, what employers should expect next, and more.

Coronavirus and Your Company: What Employers Need to Do Today

As the situation related to coronavirus is changing daily, learn more about what employers can do right now to stay ahead of the curve.

Work From Home Hacks to Get You Through Remote Days

Working from home presents a unique set of challenges, from work spaces to sleep schedules. To help you transition into working remotely, read these hot WFH tips for keeping focused and at ease.

Aiming to End Surprise Billings: The Federal Approach to Curbing Excessive Medical Expenses

It can often be quite difficult for the average person to accurately estimate the total cost for receiving medical care. This insight discusses what surprise billing is, how it's being legislated, and more that employers need to know to avoid being caught off guard.

Compliance Alert: Information for Employers and Group Health Plan Sponsors on COVID-19

This update provides employer guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including information on health plans, benefits coverage, ADA in the workplace, and family leave.

Compliance Alert: Congress Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18th. Read more to learn more about the outcomes of this act, including mandated free testing, emergency FMLA, Emergency paid sick leave, tax credits, and what employers should expect next.

AB5 in California: A New Era for Independent Contractors and Freelance Workers

Read more to learn AB5's differentiation between employees and contractors, the ABC test, and the penalties for misclassifying employees and contractors.

Executive Insights into Employee Benefits: An Interview with Angela Dowling, President, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

In this article, Woodruff Sawyer's Tracy Allen asks Angela Dowling, President of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon several key questions to reveal her unique perspective as the guide of the overall performance of the Oregon health plan, including sales, provider contracting, government affairs, and community relations.

Increasing Health Savings Account Participation in 2020

Heath savings accounts (HSAs) are proving to be a way for many employers and employees to better control health care costs. Learn how to drive greater participation so it's a win-win for employers and employees alike.

Compliance Alert: CMS Extends Transition Relief for Non-Compliant Plans through 2021

On January 31, 2020 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a one-year extension to the transition policy (originally announced November 14, 2013 and extended six times since) for individual and small group health plans that allows issuers to continue policies that do not meet ACA standards. In this alert you'll learn about the background of this extension, the transition relief policy for "grandmothered" plans, and the on-year extension.

Choosing an Employee Benefits Broker: 4 Questions to Consider

Hiring a new employee benefits broker can be complicated, but here are four specific questions to ask yourself as your conduct interviews.