Ohio State Continuation of Health Insurance “Mini-COBRA”
State continuation, also known as state COBRA or “mini-COBRA”, refers to programs that allow employees and their dependents to continue with group health insurance
Common Questions about COBRA for Employers.
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) is a federal law that requires employers to offer continuation coverage of group
COBRA and Employer Options for Continuation Coverage
COBRA requires employers with twenty or more employees who offer health insurance benefits to provide Continuation Coverage in
HHS Extends Transition Policy for Non-ACA Compliant Health Plans
On Jan. 19, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended an existing transition policy for certain health
COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Requirement Guidance
On Nov. 6, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) published
IRS Announces 2021 Retirement Plan Limits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2020-79, containing cost-of-living adjustments for 2021 that affect amounts employees can contribute
Final Rule on Health Care Transparency Issued
On Oct. 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued
Dependent Coverage Rules: Reminder for Employers
Many health plans provide coverage for employees’ dependent children. Since 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has imposed strict
DOL Guidance on Tracking Hours of Work for Remote Employees
On Aug. 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-5 to remind employers
Preparing for an Unprecedented Open Enrollment
Open enrollment following the COVID-19 pandemic will be unlike any other in recent memory. Many organizations are still trying to
