COVID-19 FAQ
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis and thereafter, we will post Q&As designed to answer commonly asked questions. The U.S. Congress and regulatory agencies are working very quickly to enact law and issue interpretive guidance to combat the economic interruption that businesses and individuals are experiencing due to the virus. Here are Q&As addressing new legislation and guidance, in an easy to read understandable manner.
Compliance Alerts
- CARES Act
- CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
- CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Update
- EBSA Disaster Relief Notice
- Final Rule on the Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- FAQ on Utilization Management and Prior Authorization due to COVID-19
- FAQ on Health Plan Coverage under FFCRA and CARES Act
- FFCRA and CARES Act Tax Credit
- FFCRA Leave DOL Temporary Regulations Part 1
- Frequently Asked Questions on Health Plan Coverage under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act : Part I
- Frequently Asked Questions on Health Plan Coverage under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Part II
- IRS Extensions of 2019 Tax-Filings and Payment Deadlines
- Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
ThinkHR
Our Comply section on ThinkHR has a section dedicated to COVID-19 resources for employers including Sample Return Work materials and templates. Below are some samples of the most popular ThinkHR Resources. ThinkHR requires a login. If you don’t have access to ThinkHR, click here to request a login.
- Return to Work Checklist
- TriBridge Partners 2020 HR Technology & Benefits Report – COVID-19 Insights
- ThinkHR Deciding Who to Recall from Furlough or Layoff
- ThinkHR COVID-19 FAQ
Carrier FAQs and Links
| Aetna | Guardian | Reliance Standard |
| Anthem | The Hartford Resource Center | Sun Life |
| CareFirst | The Hartford Employee Benefits | Symetra |
| CIGNA | Mutual of Omaha | UNUM |
| Dominion Dental | Principal | UnitedHealthcare |
Webinar Recordings
Employment Law Compliance Issues for Employers in Responding to COVID-19
- If you missed the live webinar, you can download the recording (recorded 7/14/20) and access the PDF presentation
What to Consider When Returning to Work
- If you missed the live webinar, you can download the recording and access the PDF presentation.
Fisher Phillips Presentation – The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other COVID-19 Updates webinar
- Webinar recording, 3/24/20
- Q&A Session recording, 3/25/20
Employer Webinars:
“Leave Policies and Handling Health Plan Benefits When Employees Return from Leave Due to COVID-19” 6/9/20
Wisdom Workplace Webinars:
“How to Bring Employees Back Safely to Work” 5/28/20
Additional Resources
District of Columbia Department of Insurance
Maryland Insurance Administration
MassMutual HealthBridge program – a free life insurance program for eligbible healthcare workers
Resources for Maryland Residents
TriBridge Partners Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource List
Zywave COVID-19 Resource Center
CDC (COVID-19) Employer Information for Office Building
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