Coronavirus and the Workplace – Compliance Issues for Employers
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace.
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace.
On the evening of March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). It will go into effect on April 2, 2020, and remain in effect until December 31, 2020. While the Act covers several programs, those most relevant to employers are included in this Bulletin.
In response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the federal and state governments have been working with insurance commissioners and carriers to expand access to testing and treatment. Part of the response includes actions to remove cost barriers to services that could otherwise discourage individuals from seeking care.
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), certain employer-sponsored health plans must provide special enrollment opportunities outside of the plan’s normal enrollment periods. Unlike the mid-year election change rules under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA’s enrollment opportunities – referred to as special enrollment rights – are mandated. Consequently, employers that …
This month’s Benefits Buzz discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to deny motions to expedite the Affordable Care Act lawsuit, Texas v. Azar, and the Department of Health and Human Service’s final rule that increases the civil monetary penalties for HIPAA violations.
In This Bulletin: Extended Deadline for Furnishing (But Not Filing) 2019 ACA Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C