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LEGAL UPDATE: IRS Provides More Options for Unused Funds in Health FSAs and DCAPs

published: May 15, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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LEGAL UPDATE: IRS Provides More Options for Unused Funds in Health FSAs and DCAPs

On May 12, 2020, the IRS announced more options with respect to unused amounts in health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs). These options allow […]
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NEW APERTURE® CLAIMS IMPACT MODEL PROVIDES A LOOK AT THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON YOUR HEALTH PLAN

published: May 13, 2020 | tagged in: Claims Reporting, Coronavirus, Data Analytics, Employee Benefits, News
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NEW APERTURE® CLAIMS IMPACT MODEL PROVIDES A LOOK AT THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON YOUR HEALTH PLAN

Many are searching for ways to understand the financial impact of COVID-19 on their business. The minds behind MJ’s APERTURE, have developed a tool to help provide some answers. […]
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COMPLIANCE UPDATE: Agency Guidance – National Emergency Extended Time Frames

published: April 30, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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COMPLIANCE UPDATE: Agency Guidance – National Emergency Extended Time Frames

The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Treasury (IRS) jointly issued a final rule extending several specific notice time frames applicable under HIPAA, COBRA, and ERISA. The […]
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Compliance Bulletin: EEOC UPDATES EMPLOYER GUIDANCE ON CORONAVIRUS AND THE ADA

published: April 28, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, Insurance Resources, News
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Compliance Bulletin: EEOC UPDATES EMPLOYER GUIDANCE ON CORONAVIRUS AND THE ADA

On April 23, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
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Compliance Bulletin: Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes

published: April 22, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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Compliance Bulletin: Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes

Employers may be considering changes to their group health plans in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases, health insurance issuers for fully insured plans may be […]
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COMPLIANCE UPDATE: Fed Interjects Additional $2.3 Trillion in Liquidity

published: April 9, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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COMPLIANCE UPDATE: Fed Interjects Additional $2.3 Trillion in Liquidity

On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board took a dramatic step of interjecting an additional $2.3 trillion of loans into the cratering American economy. Among the actions were […]
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COMMUNICATING IN A TIME OF CRISIS

published: April 1, 2020 | tagged in: Business Insurance, Communication, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Insurance Resources, News
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COMMUNICATING IN A TIME OF CRISIS

During the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, everyone’s got questions. For our clients, this includes employees, customers and external partners. While clarity and timeliness are key, MJ emphasizes the importance of […]
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Understanding the Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

published: March 30, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Emerging Risks, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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Understanding the Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a major strain on every aspect of daily life around the world, including the United States. As spread of the disease shows no […]
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FILING AND PAYMENT DEADLINES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

published: March 27, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, News
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FILING AND PAYMENT DEADLINES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

In Notice 2020-18 (PDF), the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced special Federal income tax return filing and payment relief in response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease […]
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COMPLIANCE BULLETIN: FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT NOTICE – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

published: March 26, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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COMPLIANCE BULLETIN: FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT NOTICE – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As part of sweeping legislation—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)—signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, two laws were enacted that provide workers with paid […]
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