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cobra continuation

COBRA Continuation During the Health Crisis: FAQ by BASIC

April 16, 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic that continues to impact…
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#COBRA #commonmistakes #Healthcare
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Webinar: ERISA Compliance Requirements for Small and Large Employers

April 15, 2020
DATE: Thu, May 21, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 3:30 pm ET Register…
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#Compliance #ERISA #Webinar
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Webinar: FMLA Administration - Learn How to Reduce Your Risks

April 15, 2020
DATE: Tue, May 12, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 2:30 pm ET Register…
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#FMLA #leavemanagement #Webinar
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CARES Act FAQ: Over-The-Counter Drugs & Medicines

April 10, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES…
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#ACA #ACARegulations #affordablecareact #FSA #HRA #HSA
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DOL Publishes 4th Round of FFCRA Guidance and FAQs

April 6, 2020
The DOL has released rules related to administration of leaves…
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#DOL #FMLA #leavemanagement
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Webinar: Understanding COBRA Regulations 4/28/20

April 2, 2020
1.0 HRCI & SHRM: Understanding COBRA Regulations - Including…
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#COBRA #Webinar
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Webinar: Full-Service Payroll & Timekeeping Demonstration 5/7/20

April 2, 2020
Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC Payroll #Payroll
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cares act

CARES Act Benefit Updates: Over-the-Counter-Drug Eligibility

March 31, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES…
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#BASIC News #Benefits #FSA #HRA #HSA
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ffcra

DOL Publishes Third Round of Updates to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

March 30, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Since the enactment…
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#Benefits #Compliance #DOL #FMLA #HR Assist
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COBRA Insurance Coverage During the Health Crisis

March 25, 2020
COBRA Insurance (COBRA Continuation Coverage) As the coronavirus…
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#Benefits #COBRA #Healthcare
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COVID-19: April 1 Effective Date for FFCRA Leaves

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March 25, 2020
On Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced…
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#BASIC News #Compliance #DOL
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Impact of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 19, 2020
On March 18, 2020, the Senate voted to approve, and President…
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#BASIC News #Employee Engagement #Employer Tips
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COVID-19 - Our Commitment to Employees, Broker Partners and Clients

March 19, 2020
At the BASIC family of companies, the health, safety, and wellbeing…
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#BASIC News #Employee Engagement #Employer Tips #Remote
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IRS Allows a HDHP to Cover COVID-19 Testing and Treatment

March 19, 2020
On March 11, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced…
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#HDHP #HSA #IRS #IRS Regulations
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Are Coronavirus Expenses Eligible for FSA Reimbursement?

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March 19, 2020
The answer: it depends. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak…
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Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act

March 17, 2020
On March 16, 2020, the House of Representatives introduced revisions…
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#Compliance #FMLA #leavemanagement #PTO #Remote
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New Jersey Transit Benefits Mandate: What Employers Should Know

February 13, 2020
In 2019, New Jersey became the first state to pass legislation…
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#Benefits #Compliance
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cobra continuation coverage

COBRA Continuation Coverage – Which Plans Are Subject to COBRA?

February 13, 2020
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#COBRA #commonmistakes #Compliance
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absence management

Absence Management - Is Now the Time to Outsource?

February 13, 2020
When it comes to absence management and dealing with employee…
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#Employer Tips #FMLA #leavemanagement #Outsourcing
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Webinar: Benefit Spotlight - FSA Medical and Dependent Care

February 3, 2020
You can view the recording for this webinar here. You can view…
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#Benefits #FSA #HDHP #Healthcare #Webinar
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