CDC Issues Updated Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Quarantine
On December 2, 2020, the CDC noted alternatives to the 14-day quarantine recommended in cases of COVID-19 exposure. While the CDC still recommends a 14-day period of quarantine if a person has been in close contact with a positive case of COVID–19, the CDC believes...
Compliance ✔- PCORI Fee Amount Issued for 2021
Employers who sponsor self-insured health plans with plan years ending in 2020 must file IRS Form 720 and pay the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee by July 31, 2021. The IRS issued the latest adjusted fee amount of $2.66 in Notice 2020-84. The...
Compliance ✔- COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Required
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act requires non-grandfathered group health plans to cover qualifying COVID-19 preventive services, including COVID-19 immunizations, without cost sharing. A final rule was issued to implement this requirement...
Preparing for Flu Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Each year, the seasonal flu has a marked impact on businesses and employers, causing increased absenteeism, decreased productivity and higher health care costs. The past few flu seasons have seen high hospitalization and mortality rates, which has public health...