By Michelle Andrews, KHN As the covid-19 pandemic burns through its second year, the path forward for American workers remains unsettled, with many continuing to work from home while policies for maintaining a safe workplace evolve. In its 2021 Employer Health...
Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) whether the health plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable. Plan sponsors...
Telemedicine (also known as virtual visits, telehealth and e-health) is a form of technology-based communication that allows individuals to connect and communicate with a doctor without being in the same physical space. Since its introduction into the health care...
There are many different priorities and factors to be weighed and considered by organizations as they attempt to grow and pursue their goals. Prominent among these factors are diversity and inclusion initiatives. As greater attention has been paid to these concepts in...
On May 18, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it is reviewing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. OSHA has indicated it will update its Guidance on Mitigating...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is known for its strict standards. They help to ensure that the products we consume are safe and effective. You may have been hearing about the FDA and the term Emergency Use Approval (EUA) more and more due to the pandemic. But...
In a recent speech, President Joe Biden announced the American Families Plan, which is a proposed $1.8 trillion legislative package. The proposed bill includes an investment of around $1 trillion in families, education and workers. The bill also includes around $800...
The BenefitWorks wants to help you navigate the new COBRA Premium Subsidy that came out of the American Rescue Plan Act: Employers that laid off or reduced hours for any employees between October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2021 will most likely have obligations under the...
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law March 11, 2021, provides a 100% subsidy of premiums for employer-sponsored group health insurance continued under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) and similar state continuation of...
A premium only plan (POP) is the most basic and most popular type of Section 125 plan, which are often referred to as “cafeteria plans.” While there are different types of Section 125 plans, each provides employers and employees with the chance to save money by...
