Compliance Alerts
- Compliance Alert: Group Health Plans, Insurers Must Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests
- Six Employer Questions to Answer Before Imposing a Surcharge on Unvaccinated Workers
- IRS Draft Form 941 Reflects COBRA Subsidy Tax Credit
- IRS Guidance on Reduction in Hours for COBRA Subsidy Eligibility
- IRS Guidance on Involuntary Termination for COBRA Subsidy Eligibility
- IRS Issues Guidance on Taxation of DCAP Carryover Amounts
- Employer Tax Credit for Vaccination Leave
- PPE as Section 213(d) Qualified Medical Expenses
- The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Part 2 – DCAPs and Exchange Health Insurance
- The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – Part 1
- Final Rule on the Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Due to COVID-19
- Frequently Asked Questions on Health Plan Coverage under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Part 3
- Employee Benefits Security Administration Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01
- Mandatory Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccines under Group Health Plans
- Congress Passes the No Surprises Act as Part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Part 1
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Part 2
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Part 3
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Part 4
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Part 5
- 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
- ThinkHR COVID-19 FAQ
- Mandatory COVID Vaccinations—A Guide for Employers
- COVID-19 Health and Safety Toolkit
- Remote Work Guide
- Employee Notice – Face Coverings
- Telecommuting Checklist
- COVID Travel Policy: Flexible or Semi-Flexible
- COVID Travel Policy: High-Risk Travel Restricted
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
End of Year Compliance Reminders and Look Ahead Into 2022
- If you missed the live webinar, you can view the recording and access the PDF presentation
Considerations for Employers Handling COVID Vaccine Mandates
- If you missed the live webinar, you can view the recording and access the PDF presentation
Complicated Issues Under the COBRA Subsidy Rules
- If you missed the live webinar, you can download the recording (recorded 6/8/21)
COBRA Premiums, DCAP Amounts, and FFCRA Tax Credits Under The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- If you missed the live webinar, you can download the recording (recorded 4/13/21)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Group Health Plan Considerations and COVID-19 Vaccine Wellness Programs
- If you missed the live webinar, you can download the recording (recorded 3/9/21)
COVID-19 Compliance Considerations for Group Health Plans in 2021
- If you missed the live webinar, you can download the recording (recorded 1/12/21) and access the PDF presentation
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
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.
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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