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February HR News Worth Review

Higginbotham

The FAQs also address how a plan’s or issuer’s coverage of OTC COVID-19 tests impacts health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and similar account-based plans. Most all insurance carriers are handling the coverage and availability requirements for their clients. California Passes Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave.

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2nd COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes Many Other Changes 2021 & 2022!

Fringe Benefit Analysts

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) passed early in 2020 enacted a temporary Paid Leave Act (EPSL) as an extension of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You can still receive the Tax Credit as it applies, but it remains with only two weeks of paid leave through both years.

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTAINS MANY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RELATED PROVISIONS

Benefits Notes

This includes self-funded and fully-insured plans, multi-employer plans, and governmental employer plans. Health care flexible spending accounts are not subject to the ARPA provisions. Voluntary Paid Leave Tax Credits. Amount and Length of Subsidy. Tax Credit. ” Payroll Tax Credits.