As the effects of the COVID-19 crisis begin to wane, it looks like life in the United States will be back to “normal” very soon. As businesses begin to open,…
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Medicare: What Employers and Plan Sponsors Need to Know
Most people know that Medicare provides health insurance for those that are at least age 65 and/or those that have a qualifying disability. The program is administered by the Centers…
Providing Employee Benefits During a Healthcare Crisis: Why It’s Important
COVID-19 has created an unprecedented situation for all of us. Personal lives and business operations have been disrupted, and it feels as though this is the start of a new…
DOL Publishes Q&A on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour division recently published guidance for workers and employers to help explain the expanded ‘paid sick leave’ and ‘expanded family and medical…
COVID-19 Relief for Workers and Small Businesses
Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Department of Labor (DOL) announced a plan for COVID-19 relief for workers and small businesses in the…
The SFHCSO: Learn the Basics
The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (SFHCSO) ensures that all workers in the city of San Francisco are able to access healthcare benefits. Employers must contribute to those benefits,…