by Alera | Nov 4, 2021 | News
Summary Guidance On November 4, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released long-awaited regulations regarding President Biden’s September 9, 2021, directive...
by Alera | Sep 15, 2021 | News
September 2021 is a busy month for compliance. Plan sponsors have obligations to meet this month, but we will focus on two in this quick alert. COBRA Subsidy Expiration Notice and Summary Annual Report Due September 15, 2021 The COBRA subsidy expiration notice must...
by Alera | Apr 8, 2021 | News
On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a link to its webpage dedicated to the COBRA premium assistance authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA), the third COVID-19 stimulus bill. The webpage includes model notices, frequently...
by Alera | Jan 21, 2021 | News
This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor workplace wellness programs. Since 2019, employers faced uncertainty regarding the status of wellness program incentives under the ADA and GINA. On January 7, 2021, the EEOC issued a Notice of Proposed...
by Alera | Apr 7, 2020 | News
Dear Policyholder, A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent amendments to the insurance and banking regulations (the “regulations”) issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services (“Department”), extend grace periods and...
