Your health, safety, and welfare in the face of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is our highest priority. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung, or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. This means that most people with Medicare are at higher risk. Click here to get the latest updates specific to people on Medicare. Specific questions? Give us a call at Total Benefit Solutions Inc (215)355-2121
Continue ReadingOn the last day of 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued two additional FAQsrelated to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), addressing the three-month voluntaryextension of FFCRA leave into 2021, and clarifying payment of leave taken during 2020. Read the full bulletin by clicking the link to download: DOL FAQs Address Expiration of FFCRA Leave – 011221R As always please contact your Total Benefit Solutions account manager at (215)355-2121 if you have any questions or concerns about this update.
Continue ReadingPhoto by Deleece Cook on Unsplash Click Here to Download FAQs Address School Reopening and FFCRA Leave The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“the Department”) added three new FAQs to clarify when benefits are available under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) as the school year begins. The FFCRA provides eligible employees of covered employers (less than 500 employees) up to 12 weeks of expanded family and medical leave when they are unable to work (or telework) because they are caring for a son or daughter whose school or “place of care” has been closed or whose childcare provider is unavailable due to COVID-19-related reasons. During the… Read More
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Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment It won’t be long before Medicare Open Enrollment is here! Make your annual review appointment today while we still have open slots! Medicare Annual Enrollment Period starts October 15th and ends December 7th. Call (215)355-2121
Continue ReadingQuestion: I have Medicare, and I’m interested in getting services like dental, transportation, and home-delivered meals. Do I need a Medicare Advantage Plan to get these supplemental benefits? Is there a way to get these services if I have Original Medicare? -Xavier Dear Xavier, A supplemental benefit is an item or service covered by a Medicare Advantage Plan that is not covered by Original Medicare. These items or services do not need to be provided by Medicare providers or at Medicare-certified facilities. To receive them, you just need to follow your plan’s rules. Some commonly offered supplemental benefits are dental care, vision care, hearing aids, and gym memberships. Supplemental benefits must be primarily health-related, with some… Read More
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