#covid19 – Total Benefit Solutions Inc

Employers in Philadelphia Are Required to Provide Paid COVID Relief

April 9, 2022April 5, 2022Ed MacConnell

Employers in Philadelphia, PA with 25 or more employees must provide up to 40 hours of additional paid sick leave to eligible employees when they are unable to work for certain COVID-19 related reasons. The new measure became effective on March 9, 2022 and will extend through the end of 2023. It covers employees who are unable to work for the following reasons: To care for self or a family member showing symptoms of COVID-19 To care for self or a family member exposed to COVID-19, in order to self-isolate As a result of childcare or school closures To obtain a COVID-19 test or vaccine, or to recover from injury,… Read More

Philadelphia Passes New COVID-19 Paid Leave Law

April 5, 2022April 4, 2022Ed MacConnell

Philadelphia has enacted a new law that requires employers to provide paid time off for COVID-19 purposes. The ordinance, which took effect March 9, 2022, applies to employers with at least 25 employees. Covered EmployeesThe ordinance covers employees who: Work in Philadelphia; Normally work in Philadelphia but currently telework from any other location as a result of COVID-19; or Work from multiple locations or from mobile locations, provided that 51% or more of their time is in Philadelphia. There is no waiting period or accrual requirement for leave. Permitted Purposes for COVID-19 LeaveLeave must be allowed for specified COVID-19 reasons relating to an employee’s (or their family members’) exposure to, symptoms of or diagnosis with COVID-19. Leave… Read More

Aetna: Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for small group plan sponsors

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022Ed MacConnell

Independence is covering OTC COVID‑19 test kits through pharmacy benefits

January 31, 2022January 25, 2022Ed MacConnell

If Pennie Customers Missed the Deadline to Enroll Because of COVID-19 Impacts – They Now Have Until January 31st to Enroll!

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Ed MacConnell

United Healthcare Members can now get up to eight COVID-19 at home tests at no cost

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022Ed MacConnell

Supreme Court Ends Vaccination Emergency

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022Ed MacConnell

The Supreme Court issued two rulings

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022Ed MacConnell

Expanding Coverage for COVID-19 Testing

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022Ed MacConnell

OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard: Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021Ed MacConnell

HHS Issues Guidance Addressing HIPAA & COVID-19 Vaccinations

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021Ed MacConnell

SCOTUS Upholds Affordable Care Act Ruling

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021Ed MacConnell

New Mandatory Preventive Items and Services

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021Ed MacConnell

Tax Advantaged Benefit Documents

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021Ed MacConnell

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Alternatives to Health Insurance Benefits

June 13, 2021June 18, 2021Ed MacConnell

What is Blue Card PPO?

June 11, 2021June 18, 2021Ed MacConnell

IRS Guidance Clarifies DCAP Relief

June 9, 2021June 10, 2021Ed MacConnell

The IRS released Notice 2021-26 to address taxation of Dependent Care Assistance Programs (“DCAPs”) as it relates to the relief afforded under Section 214 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) and the increased DCAP limit under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”).

CMS Announces Medicare Plan Finder Improvements

June 8, 2021June 10, 2021Ed MacConnell

Can Employers Ask for Proof of Vaccination?

June 8, 2021June 10, 2021Ed MacConnell

Family Dental & Vision Plans

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021Ed MacConnell

What is Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)?