The Department of Labor (DOL) has released an updated model Employer CHIP Notice with information current as of July 31, 2021. As a reminder, employers with group health plans that cover…
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Employers now have some extra time to submit equal employment opportunity EEO-1 workforce data from 2019 and 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on June 28, 2021. These reports were previously due by July 19, 2021. Employers now have until Aug. 23, 2021, to complete their submissions.
The ETS was developed to protect health care and health care support service workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 in settings where people with COVID-19 are reasonably expected to be present.
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On March 1, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2021-20 to provide guidance for employers claiming the 2020 employer retention tax credit. This tax credit was created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to encourage employers to keep employees on their payroll, despite experiencing economic hardships related to COVID-19.
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On Dec. 27, 2020, the 2020 Administration signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 into law, a $900 billion stimulus bill that includes emergency economic relief, government funding and tax cuts. The bill also includes the No Surprises Act, a ban on surprise medical bills, which will take effect beginning in 2022.
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On Sept. 24, 2020, President Donald Trump introduced his plan for affordable, high-quality health care, called the America First Health Care Plan. This plan, issued in an executive order, is primarily aimed at protecting people with preexisting conditions and combating surprise medical billing.
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We are reaching out to let you know that we are as committed as ever to you during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We will keep you informed on the impact of the pandemic and how it relates to…
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With gratitude and excitement, Capitol Benefits Group announces an addition to the team! Marcie Strouse will join the agency in a Partner role effective March 1st, 2020, enabling Capitol Benefits Group to bring new services and additional support to our clients. Adding top talent like Marcie will not only enhance the leadership team but maintain our commitment to quality and continued growth of our firm.
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