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Feb 8, 2022
Medicare to Cover OTC COVID-19 Tests
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to expand Americans’ access to free testing, people in either Original...
Jan 20, 2022
COVID-19 At Home Test Coverage by Carrier Guidelines
Insurance Companies & Group Health Plans Required to Cover Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests Beginning on Saturday, January 15, 2022, the...
Jan 11, 2022
Insurance Companies & Group Health Plans Required to Cover Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests
On Monday, January 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released information regarding the cost of At-Home...
Jan 4, 2022
2021 Legislative Year in Review
Critical legislative information for employers, including COVID-19-related updates. For details and information, we encourage you to...
Dec 17, 2021
Five Employee Benefits Trends for 2022
As a result of COVID-19, priorities of employees have shifted significantly, resulting in a greater emphasis on the benefits offered by...
Nov 23, 2021
Breaking News | ACA Reporting Deadline Extended and the End of “Good Faith” Compliance
On November 22, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that introduce significant changes to the...
Nov 4, 2021
Best Practices for Communicating Benefits to a Remote Workforce
Nearly a third of employees think their employer’s benefits communications are difficult to understand. Without clear communication,...
Nov 1, 2021
Employer COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Guide
Ascela has prepared an Employer COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Guide to help employers stay informed on this topic. Please refer to the...
Sep 16, 2021
Vaccine Mandate & Guidance | Air Ambulance Reporting & Individual Market Compensation Disclosure
On Thursday, September 9, the Biden Administration released a new COVID-19 Action Plan. The plan states that the Occupational Safety and...
Sep 9, 2021
The IRS Issued Guidance for 2021 on Reporting Qualified Sick and Family Leave Wages
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2021-53, which provides guidance to employers about reporting on...
Sep 9, 2021
ACA Affordability Percentage Decreased for 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) considers the affordability of employer-sponsored health plans for the purposes of the shared...
Sep 9, 2021
Workers in Health Care Facilities & High-Risk Congregate Settings Must Be Vaccinated or Tested in NJ
Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 252 requiring all workers in certain state and private health care facilities and high-risk...
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