by PBG | Jan 14, 2022 | News |
The federal government issued a public notice requiring commercial health plans to cover up to eight at-home testing kits per month per covered individual for diagnostic use starting January 15 and continuing through the Coronavirus public health emergency period,...
by PBG | Nov 18, 2021 | News |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published on their website on Nov. 16, 2021, that the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) is being put on hold due to pending litigation. In response to the 5th Circuit...
by PBG | Nov 10, 2021 | News |
Today, the IRS announced several Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). Increases were made to the Health FSA and Carryover as well as Commuter Benefits Health FSA (full and Limited) – the new limit is set at $2850 Carryover – The new limit is set at...
by PBG | Nov 4, 2021 | News |
On Nov. 4, 2021, OSHA announced a federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address the grave danger of COVID-19 infection in the workplace. Affected employers will be required to comply with most provisions of the ETS by Dec. 5, 2021, and with its testing...
by PBG | Oct 28, 2021 | News |
On Oct. 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should handle employee requests for religious exemptions from their COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The new FAQs address rules...
by PBG | Jun 18, 2021 | News |
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), met Thursday for a highly anticipated update to rules for masks and distancing in the workplace. The agency, which regulates workplace safety, voted Thursday on a plan that would allow vaccinated...
by PBG | Jan 6, 2021 | News |
On Dec. 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 into law. The Act provides temporary special rules for health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) that give employees additional time to use these funds. The bill is...
by PBG | Dec 3, 2020 | News |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to quarantine guidelines, offering options for shorter quarantine periods. The CDC’s updated guidance allows for the following quarantine periods for those who may have been exposed to...
by PBG | Oct 28, 2020 | News |
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, amendments to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) expand the law’s leave requirements to cover employers with at least five employees, provide new grounds for leave and remove leave limits. The CFRA provides 12 weeks of unpaid,...
by PBG | May 18, 2020 | News |
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-29 and Notice 2020-33. These Notices included major changes to Section 125 and FSA benefits that may be financially beneficial to plan participants. Some provisions, however, require adoption by the plan. Here is a...
