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Health Care Benefits
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2010 Model COBRA Notices
In February of 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which provided COBRA subsidies (premium assistance) for certain employees terminated or la . . . more
Bulletin: Notices on COBRA subsidy extension due Feb. 17
February 2010
Late last year, President Obama signed legislation to extend the COBRA subsidy provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Eligible individuals now qualify for . . . more
News Note: No Cost of Living Increase for 2010 Social Security Benefits
December 2009
For the first time since 1975, the nation's nearly 50 million Social Security beneficiaries will not see a cost of living increase in their benefits next year. By law, Social Security benefits . . . more
Employee Assistance: Workplace Suicide Rate Jumped in 2008; Tips for Helping Troubled Workers
November 2009
Employee suicides occurring in the workplace rose by 28 percent nationwide in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). While overall workplace fatalities dropped last year by 10 percent, the number of workplace suicides rose to . . . more
Privacy: Stimulus Package Contains HIPAA Requirements for Employers and Plans
July 2009
By now, you're probably familiar with the COBRA and tax-credit provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, commonly referred to as the "stimulus package." What you may not know is that the package also substantially expands Health Insurance . . . more
COBRA Notice Compliance Checklist
CEA Online Exclusive May 2009
Although the COBRA subsidy contained in the federal economic stimulus package offers employees a great benefit, it also presents employers with great challenges--such as knowing which notice to send to which employees and by what date. This checklist can help you navigate your obligations. . . . more
Benefits: Everything HR Needs to Know About the New Stimulus Package; Preparing for COBRA Subsidies
May 2009
If you're like most Americans, you're eagerly waiting to experience the positive effects of the new federal stimulus package, officially titled the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. Employers are required to do several things to help implement the stimulus package's provisions. We'll tell you the steps you must take and how to make sure your employees receive the benefits they're entitled to. . . . more
Bulletin: COBRA subsidy guidance arrives
April 2009
COBRA subsidy guidance arrives. The Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service have published resources to help organizations comply with a newly created subsidy for COBRA premiums. . . . more
News Note: Mental Health Parity Act Will Not Go Into Effect Until 2010
April 2009
Giving employers and health plans more time to get ready, the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008's effective date has been delayed until 2010. The new law will require group . . . more
News Note: As Recession Deepens, More Employers Cut Health Coverage Costs With HSAs and HRAs
March 2009
Many employers now offer employees Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) as more affordable alternatives to traditional group medical plans, according to . . . more
Workplace Employee Benefits Notices Chart
As a California employer you are subject to a variety of state and federal laws requiring notices to employees. This chart summarizes the employee benefits notices you're required to give them and provides a link to where you can find each notice or a sample. . . . more
News Note: San Francisco's Health Insurance Law Upheld
December 2008
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld San Francisco's controversial Health Care Security Ordinance that requires employers to spend a certain amount on health insurance for employees working i . . . more
News Note: Bike Commuting Reimbursement Now A Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit
December 2008
Effective for tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2009, employer reimbursement for bicycle commuting will be on the list of qualified transportation fringe benefits. Up to $20 can be excluded from an employee . . . more
News Note: Congress Approves Mental Health Benefits Parity
November 2008
Tucked into the massive $700 billion financial bailout plan recently approved by Congress and President Bush is an unrelated provision that will require employer-sponsored health care plans to provide . . . more
Insurance Policies: Coverage Denied When Employer Delayed Notifying Insurer of "Claim"; Avoiding Problems
October 2008
Encino-based Westrec Marina Management, Inc., took out two successive liability insurance policies with Arrowood Indemnity Co. The first policy ran from July 1, 2002, to July 1, 2003; the other ran fr . . . more
Workers' Compensation: Why Employee Injured on Vacation Was Eligible for Benefits; 3 Tips to Avoid Liability for Off-Duty Sports-Related Injuries
August 2008
Under California workers' compensation law, an employee can collect benefits only for injuries sustained in the course of employment. So how did a Beverly Hills police officer qualify for workers' comp benefits . . . more
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