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18 Aug

Coronavirus Healthcare, Helpful COVID-19 Links

New Executive Order Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations or Testing for Certain Workers

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August 18, 2021

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently issued Executive Order 2521 mandating COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for workers in healthcare facilities or high-risk congregate environments. This executive order institutes the previously announced requirement that all...

04 Aug

Coronavirus Healthcare, Employer, Helpful COVID-19 Links

Can Employers Use Health Records to Verify COVID-19 Vaccinations?

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August 3, 2021

Many employers have asked employees to submit proof of a COVID-19 vaccination before returning to work in an office or other facility. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it’s permissible to...

12 Apr

Coronavirus Healthcare, Coronavirus Tax Filing & Payment, Federal Tax

2020 Premium Tax Credit Update

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April 12, 2021

The IRS recently suspended a requirement to repay excess advance payments of the 2020 Premium Tax Credit (PTC). The action is a result of the American Rescue Plan Act, which was enacted on March...

16 Mar

Coronavirus Healthcare, Employer

The Latest on COVID-Related Deadline Extensions for Health Care Benefits

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March 15, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01, which is of interest to employers. It clarifies the duration of certain COVID-19-related deadline extensions that apply to health care benefits...

23 Nov

Coronavirus Healthcare, Employer

Agencies Issue Final Regulations Addressing a COVID-19 Vaccine and More

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November 20, 2020

The IRS, U.S. Department of Labor, and Department of Health and Human Services recently issued interim final regulations addressing group health plan coverage of COVID-19 preventive services — including vaccinations — and testing. The...

07 Oct

Coronavirus Healthcare, Federal Tax

Transition Relief for 2020 Health Coverage Reporting

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October 7, 2020

The IRS has issued transition relief for 2020 related to health coverage reporting required by the Affordable Care Act. In Notice 2020-76, the IRS extended due dates for certain 2020 information reporting requirements for...

07 Oct

Coronavirus Healthcare, Employer

Extended Benefit Claims and Appeals Periods During COVID-19

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October 6, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal agencies have extended certain claims and appeals periods for employee pension benefits plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The relief also applies to...

22 Sep

Coronavirus Healthcare, Employer

COVID-19 Testing, Diagnostics Not Minimum Essential Coverage

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September 22, 2020

In Notice 2020-66, the IRS recently determined that Medicaid coverage limited to COVID-19 testing and diagnostic services isn’t minimum essential coverage under a government-sponsored program. Thus, an individual’s eligibility for this coverage for one...

16 Sep

Coronavirus Healthcare, Federal Tax

Medicaid Coverage Limited to COVID-19 Testing Isn’t Minimum Essential Coverage

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September 15, 2020

The IRS has determined that Medicaid coverage limited to COVID-19 testing and diagnostic services isn’t minimum essential coverage under a government-sponsored program. Thus, an individual’s eligibility for this coverage for one or more months...

31 Aug

Business, Coronavirus Healthcare

Helping Employees Understand Their Health Care Accounts

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August 27, 2020

Many businesses now offer, as part of their health care benefits, various types of accounts that reimburse employees for medical expenses on a tax-advantaged basis. These include health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement...

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