COBRA

Outbreak Period - Guidance on Extended Timeframes for COBRA Elections and Payments

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2021-58, which further clarifies how to apply the extended deadlines for COBRA elections and COBRA premium payments during the Outbreak Period (i.e.,...

Webinar Replay: Employer Vaccine Mandates and IRS COBRA Subsidy FAQ

In this webinar, our partners at BenefitComply and Guardian HR have a conversation about various issues, questions and considerations related to employer vaccine mandates. They touch briefly on the la...

Webinar Replay: COBRA Subsidy & The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

As a follow-up to our recent Compliance Alert, our COBRA partner, Primepay, provided a closer look at the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). We reviewed the impact on employers and offered guida...

Department of Labor Releases COBRA Subsidy Website and Model Notices

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released model notices and a COBRA subsidy information website related to the COBRA subsidy that was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)...

Summit Webinar Replay: March Regulatory & Legislative Benefits Update

The new administration is expected to issue executive orders to make regulatory changes affecting employee benefit plans. Congress may also include benefits-related provisions in COVID-19 relief measu...

Webinar: COBRA Subsidy & The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Webinar: COBRA Subsidy & The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 As a follow-up to our recent Compliance Alert, please join LISI/Amwins and our COBRA partner, Primepay for a closer look at the...

Employee Benefit Changes Contained in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Employee Benefit Changes Contained in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Congress passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The bill includes signifi...

ASi Migrates COBRA Plans to the Navia Platform

In the coming weeks, Asi will be migrating and upgrading COBRA plans to the Navia platform. The look-and-feel of the new platform will remain familiar since both companies use COBRAPoint software. ...

Webinar Replay: Sterling Administration on COBRA Extension and Section 125 Changes

An essential compliance Webinar is ready for replay! Jeff Strong from Sterling Administration talks about COBRA, the new extension rules, and how furloughs fit in the COBRA realm. Additionally, he rev...

Sterling Administration Webinar: COBRA Extension and Section 125 Changes

Join Jeff Strong from Sterling Administration on this webinar as he talks about COBRA, the new extension rules, and how furloughs fit in the COBRA realm. Additionally, he will review how the Cares Act...

New COBRA Model Notices

On May 1, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new COBRA model notices and corresponding frequently asked questions (FAQs) to better guide individuals who may be choosing between Medicare and CO...