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On April 28, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (Departments) issued deadline relief to help employee benefit plans, plan participants and plan service providers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.01 May COVID-19 FAQs for Participants and Beneficiaries
The following information comes from the Department of Labor (DOL). This information was last updated April 28, 2020.
The Department of Labor (Department) is issuing these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help employee benefit plan participants and beneficiaries, as well as plan sponsors, and employers, impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak understand their rights and responsibilities under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). In addition to providing this general guidance, the Department has issued the following other COVID-19 notices:
30 Apr Federal Agencies Issue COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans
On April 28, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (Departments) issued deadline relief to help employee benefit plans, plan participants and plan service providers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Extension of Participant Timeframes
The Departments issued a final rule to provide plan participants with additional time to comply with certain deadlines affecting COBRA continuation coverage, special enrollment periods, claims for benefits, appeals of denied claims and external review of certain claims. With regard to disability, retirement and other plans, the final rule provides additional time for participants and beneficiaries to make claims for benefits and appeal denied claims.28 Apr CDC Expands List of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its list of coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms to include:
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
28 Apr Employer Return to Work Guides – COVID-19
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While work restrictions may be lifting, the hazards related to the COVID-19 virus remain a significant health risk. As businesses start to resume operations, we encourage you to consider these best practices to protect employees and visitors to your workplace. Download the "Employer Return to Work Guide...
27 Apr Benefits and Marketplace Trends Through the Lens of COVID-19
Benefits and Marketplace Trends Through the Lens of COVID-19
Even the most optimistic person will concede that the world won’t be returning to exactly how it was before the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus and its disease, COVID-19, has killed tens of thousands, and infected hundreds of thousands more, forcing the majority of Americans to stay home—many without a paycheck. This pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life in the United States and beyond: Jobs have been lost, stocks have plummeted and no one is sure when a new “normal” will arrive. Despite these and other uncertainties, employers have an opportunity to assess the current benefits landscape and take stock of improvement areas. In other words, what’s changing and how might that impact the marketplace down the road? This article will examine how drastically things have shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and what shake-ups to expect in the future.27 Apr DOL Now Fully Enforcing FFCRA Paid Leave Rules for Coronavirus
After observing a 30-day nonenforcement period to help employers come into compliance with new paid leave rules, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that it is fully enforcing all provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires private employers with...
24 Apr Staying Safe While Shopping or Accepting Deliveries
If you need to go out and get groceries or other household essentials during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there are certain things you can do to stay safe. Download the "Staying Safe While Shopping for Household Essentials Infographic" - pdf If you're getting your household...
24 Apr Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have an unprecedented effect on daily life, many business owners are looking forward to the future and a return to normalcy. However, even when stay-at-home orders are lifted and nonessential businesses are allowed to resume operations, there’s a lot...
24 Apr Opening Up America Again Guidelines
This resource from the White House was provided to state governors on April 16, 2020, during a phone call about next steps for the country. The document outlines guidelines for reopening the states as the coronavirus pandemic eases. It's unclear how these plans may change...