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HR Brief Newsletter - June 2021

6/9/2021

The EEOC recently opened its portal for employers to begin submitting EEO data from 2019 and 2020. This edition of HR Brief Newsletter provides more information about the announcement, and provides tips for preventing HR teams from burnout.

Benefits Breakdown Newsletter - June 2021

6/4/2021

This month's Benefits Breakdown explores the demonstrated value of consumer-driven health plans and explains the benefits of providing accident insurance.

Benefits Buzz Newsletter - June 2021

6/2/2021

This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the updated HSA/HDHP limits for 2022, the second final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022, and the recent guidance on the taxability of dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) for 2021 and 2022.

CDC Restart Readiness Checklist for Resuming Business

5/27/2021

This checklist from the CDC can be used as a guideline to resuming business operations as safely as possible for your employees and the public.

IRS FAQs on COBRA Subsidies

5/27/2021

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the application of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) subsidies for continuation health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). The FAQs cover a wide range of topics, and are reprinted in this Compliance Bulletin.

IRS Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan’s COBRA Subsidy - Video

5/27/2021

On May 18, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-31, a guidance document on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subsidy for continuation health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). This Legal Update video discusses the guidance.

Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Cards

5/27/2021

This article provides an overview of COVID-19 vaccine cards and workplace considerations.

IRS Issues Guidance on Taxability of DCAP Benefits for 2021 and 2022 - Video

5/27/2021

On May 10, 2021 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on the taxability of dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) for 2021 and 2022, clarifying that amounts attributable to previously issued carryover and extended grace period relief generally are not taxable. This Legal Update video explains further.

HSA Limits Increase for 2022 - Video

5/27/2021

On May 10, 2021, the IRS announced the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2022. This Legal Update video explains further.

Remainder of 2022 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Finalized

5/27/2021

On May 5, 2021, HHS published a second Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022 that finalized the remainder of the standards included in the proposed notice issued at the end of 2020. This second notice describes additional benefit and payment parameters under the ACA that apply for the 2022 benefit year, including the updated annual limit on cost-sharing and required affordability contribution percentage for catastrophic plan eligibility.

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HR Brief Newsletter - June 2021

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Benefits Buzz Newsletter - June 2021

CDC Restart Readiness Checklist for Resuming Business

IRS FAQs on COBRA Subsidies

IRS Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan’s COBRA Subsidy - Video

Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Cards

IRS Issues Guidance on Taxability of DCAP Benefits for 2021 and 2022 - Video

HSA Limits Increase for 2022 - Video

Remainder of 2022 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Finalized

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