Unintended Consequences of Employer COBRA Subsidies
Last week, benefits compliance attorney Marilyn Monahan presented a webinar on “COBRA in the time of COVID-19.” And one topic came up that deserves more attention regarding employer COBRA subsidies. Layoffs, unfortunately, have become...
These Carriers are Waiving COVID-19 Treatment Costs
Health insurance carriers are already covering COVID-19 tests, and many are covering telehealth costs associated with COVID-19 screening. These carriers have recently announced they're waiving coronavirus treatment costs. Aetna Waives Coronavi...
SF HCSO Required Employer Reporting
Employer Annual Reporting Canceled! 3/24/20 Update: Pursuant to the Mayor's March 23, 2020 proclamation, the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) is canceling the employer requirement to submit the 2019 Annual Reportin...
Leave Laws & COVID-19
Today, I reached out to compliance and benefits attorney, Marilyn Monahan, to ask how COVID-19 might interact with leave laws. I’m sharing what I learned with the broader community. Employers should review their sick leave policies to determ...
10 Things Your Employees Need to Know about Health Plans
While it’s no surprise that the #1 employer benefits challenge is rising healthcare costs, employee benefits education is a strong second. And, the two are related. Not understanding the basics of how a plan works can significantly driv...
The Hazards of Making a Health Plan Exception
Allowing health plan changes outside of open enrollment without a permitted mid-year election change is risky. Doing so may lead to the following: 1. Cancellation of your group health insurance plan, 2. Disqualification of your cafeteria plan, an...
