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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COBRA Subsidy Guide

… of involuntary terminations according to the 2009 guidance: Layoffs and reductions in force; Failure to renew a contract; Termination for cause; Employer’s action to end an employment when the employee cannot work due to illness or disability; and Employee resignation as the result of employer-initiated change in work location Gross Misconduct If the involuntary termination of employment was for gross misconduct, the individual is not a COBRA qualified beneficiary. In other words, termination of employment due to gross misconduct is not a COBRA qualifying event. Therefore, an employee terminated due to gross misconduct would not be eligible for …

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Boost Employee Engagement in a Tech World

Viewpoints from Jodi Perry Engaging employees is hard. I’ve watched employee engagement trends evolve over the years, and hands down, technology is the way to go for this monumental task. One reason digital solutions are so wonderful is their ability to lead the user to a precise location when they have questions. And we know employees are utilizing digital solutions from the analytics we monitor for our clients. Employees don’t stay long – they get in, get what they need and get out. It’s a win-win. How do you currently communicate your benefits offerings? A benefits guide …

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Special Compliance Alert: Department of Labor Releases COBRA Subsidy Website and Model Notices

… employers can find more information. The Department of Labor (DOL) has released model notices and a Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidy information website related to the COBRA subsidy that was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The website will be a central location that the DOL uses to inform individuals of their potential right to take advantage of the subsidy and to assist employers with fulfilling their compliance obligations. COBRA Subsidy Background ARPA includes COBRA premium assistance that will cover 100% of COBRA premiums for certain Qualified Beneficiaries (QBs), referred to as …

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De Minimis Wellness Incentives – Why Wait?

… ensure your wellness efforts are compliant. See materials from our recent webinar series | What Employers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccinations: Part One & Part Two Check out more of our EPIC Resources: Visit the EPIC coronavirus update center for COVID-19 information Sign up for EPIC Newsletters in one convenient location See results from our In It Together pulse surveys on our COVID-19 strategic collaboration and idea-sharing forum EPIC offers these opinions for general information only. EPIC does not intend this material to be, nor may any person receiving this information construe or rely on this …

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Covering Coronavirus: Risk Considerations Volume 2, Issue 4

… 1, 71.1).  Operators of transportation hubs must require all persons wear a mask when entering or on the premises of a transportation hub. A “transportation hub” means any airport, bus terminal, marina, seaport, or other port, subway station, terminal, train station, U.S. port of entry, or any other location that provides transportation.” More information about this order can be found on the CDC’s website, including its FAQs for this mask requirement. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued an emergency amendment and three security directives in support of the CDC Order. They can be found here. SD …

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Rising Hospital Costs – One Reason for the Public Option

… New York City and greater than costs anywhere else in the United States. Every part of the healthcare system plays a role in rising costs. It’s not just the insurance carriers. See materials from our recent webinar series | What Employers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccinations: Part One & Part Two Check out more of our EPIC Resources: Visit the EPIC coronavirus update center for COVID-19 information Sign up for EPIC Newsletters in one convenient location See results from our In It Together pulse surveys on our COVID-19 strategic collaboration and idea-sharing forum EPIC offers …

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Why Employers Should Map Their COVID-19 Strategies Now

… site vaccine administration may become available to any employer, at the current time, it is only available to medical providers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities – and only in some states. But at some point, like flu shots, you will likely be able to arrange COVID-19 vaccines at your location. It is important to stay close to health departments in the states in which you operate to understand specifically how vaccine supply will be released to your employees. It is extremely likely that certain groups of your employees will be eligible for the vaccine before others and that one …

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Engaging Generation Z in the Workplace

… the workplace. Register now for Part Two of our coronavirus vaccine webinars: February 10 | What Employers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccinations Part Two Check out more of our EPIC Resources: Visit the EPIC coronavirus update center for COVID-19 information Sign up for EPIC Newsletters in one convenient location See results from our In It Together pulse surveys on our COVID-19 strategic collaboration and idea-sharing forum EPIC offers these opinions for general information only. EPIC does not intend this material to be, nor may any person receiving this information construe or rely on this material as …

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