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How would a government funded COBRA subsidy work?

Benefit Resource Inc.

According to a recent SHRM article , employers should expect a government funded COBRA subsidy to shortly be a reality. This is not the first time a government funded COBRA subsidy has been proposed. The employer would pay the remaining 85% and then be provided a tax credit from the government. What you should expect.

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New Health Plan Prescription Drug Reporting Mandate

AssuredPartners

For fully insured plans, health insurance carriers will be responsible for making the necessary reporting from a legal standpoint. How will the prescription drug coverage and health insurance data be reported to the Federal Government? tThe intent is for the report (a.)

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US Supreme Declines to Review Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Issue

Workers' Compensation

US Government's Position The US Government submitted a brief to SCOTUS by invitation. The US Government urged denial of the Writ. The US Government indicated that the issue is not ripe and may in fact be decided by the other branches of the Federal government. 801 et seq., 91-513, Tit. II, 84 Stat.

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Not A Violation of Public Policy

Workers' Compensation

In addressing the public policy argument, the Court interpreted the insurance policy's language by the insurance carrier, who asserted that it had no duty to defend under the employer's liability insurance policy with Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company. Government Employees Ins. Daniels, 434 A.

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US Supreme Court to Conference Medical Marijuana Preemption Case

Workers' Compensation

US Government The US Government submitted a brief to SCOTUS by invitation. The US Government urged denial of the Writ. The US Government indicated that the issue is not ripe and may in fact be decided by the other branches of the Federal government. Mendota Heights Dental Center, et al., 801 et seq., 91-513, Tit.

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US Requests that SCOTUS Not Review Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Issue

Workers' Compensation

The US Government filed an amicus curiae brief requesting that the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) not review the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision prohibiting reimbursement of medical marijuana costs in a workers’ compensation claim. The US Government was invited to submit a brief by SCOTUS. Mendota Heights Dental Center, et al.,

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Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement – What This Means for Federal Contractors and How to Prepare

AssuredPartners

Those that manage or work with government contractors should start assessing their workforce and gauging how the mandates will be affecting them. The FDA’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine [4] prompted Delta Airlines to start charging unvaccinated employees an additional $200 per month to participate in the health insurance plan. [5]