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6 Things Employees Should Understand About COBRA Coverage

Benefit Resource Inc.

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) protects workers who lose their health benefits. Since 1985, COBRA, has given workers (and their families) the right to choose to continue health benefits provided by their group health plan for limited periods of time. COBRA is not a take it or leave it program.

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New COVID relief package extends payroll provisions

Business Management Daily

The new COVID relief package included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. The key payroll provisions include: An extension of the paid sick/ family leave provisions and your tax credit for providing leave. Relief for employees who receive surprise medical bills. The overall price tag?

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How Does an Employee Benefits Survey Help a Company Grow?

Vantage Circle

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, flexible work arrangements, professional development stipends, and other offerings to support well-being and life outside work. In simple terms, employee benefits survey acts as a pulse survey, gauging satisfaction and needs swiftly. Let’s take a quick glimpse at them.