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COBRA Changes Related to New COVID-19 Legislation

Did you know that COBRA health coverage is included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)? This change in regulation allows qualified individuals to gain coverage on or after April 1, 2021 without requiring them to pay premiums from the original loss of coverage date. Employers will need to pay the COBRA premium of effected…

The latest on COVID-related deadline extensions for health care benefits

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 plans. Extensions to continue The DOL and IRS issued guidance last year specifying that the COVID-19 outbreak period — defined as beginning…