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Employers are incentivizing employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

People are wondering whether employers can mandate that employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. The short answer is, generally, yes — with exceptions.
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Uncle Sam May Pick Up the Cost of Your COBRA Medical Coverage

Uncle Sam May Pick Up the Cost of Your COBRA Medical Coverage

The ARPA includes a provision for the federal government to pick up the cost of COBRA health coverage. Read on to learn more about this program.
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The Latest on COVID-related Deadline Extensions for Health Care Benefits

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

The DOL issued EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01. It clarifies the duration of some COVID-19-related deadline extensions to health care benefits plans.
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How Biden's American Rescue Plan Might Impact Your Taxes

How Biden's American Rescue Plan Might Impact Your Taxes

President Biden released his “American Rescue Plan” on January 14. It is a wish list of proposals to address the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
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IRS Issues Final Regs on ICHRAs. Here’s What You Need to Know

The IRS has issued final regs that clarify the application of employer shared responsibility provisions under the ACA. The regs also address ICHRAs.
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Helps Prevent Surprise Billing

Have you heard much about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA)? The CAA provides relief to individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What Is “Transparency” of Health Care Coverage?

What Is “Transparency” of Health Care Coverage?

Many employers pride themselves on transparency about how and with whom they do business. "Transparency,” however, also applies to group health care plans.
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There is More to Deducting Health Insurance than Meets the Eye

There is More to Deducting Health Insurance than Meets the Eye

Health insurance premiums, especially in the wake of the ACA, have risen dramatically. They constitute one of the greatest expenses most individuals pay.
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