Updated Guidance on Workplace Vaccine Requirement

Updated Guidance on Workplace Vaccine Requirement

On May 28, 2021, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) updated its guidance related to COVID-19 vaccines. By way of background, the EEOC is responsible for administering a slew of workplace non-discrimination laws, including: the Americans with...

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Non-grandfathered Plans Must Cover COVID-19 Vaccine Without Cost-sharing Beginning in 2021 On Dec. 11, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine. This EUA allowed distribution of the...
BENEFITS BUZZ December

BENEFITS BUZZ December

Final Rule on Health Care Transparency Issued The Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a final rule that imposes new transparency requirements on group health plans and health insurers in the individual and...
BENEFITS BUZZ November

BENEFITS BUZZ November

IRS Provides Transition Relief for 2020 ACA Reporting  The IRS recently issued Notice 2020-76 to: Extend the due date for furnishing forms under Sections 6055 and 6056 for 2020 from Feb. 1, 2021, to March 2, 2021. Provide a final extension of good-faith transition...
BENEFITS BUZZ October

BENEFITS BUZZ October

ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2021  The IRS recently updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the pay or play penalties to include increased penalty amounts for the 2021 calendar year. For the 2021 calendar year, the adjusted $2,000 amount is...