Camden, New Jersey, May 4, 2021—Corporate Synergies is announcing its annual HR and Finance conference, EB RISE II on June 8, 2021. The full-day event features subject matter experts sharing their health & welfare benefits and related cost-containment knowledge through … Read More
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Model COBRA Notices, FAQs Help Employers with ARPA Requirements
Meeting the new COBRA notice requirements could be an administrative headache. New FAQs and model notices will help The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently provided employers some support in meeting the new COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American … Read More
CMS Explains COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Cost Sharing and Coverage
Guidance clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding testing and vaccine cost sharing. As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout expands and testing remains essential, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) recent guidance goes even further to eliminate cost-related roadblocks. The guidance applies to … Read More
American Rescue Plan Act Requirements Include Updated COBRA Notices
Along with much-needed relief, employers should note COBRA changes and necessary notices in the American Rescue Plan Act requirements. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, includes much-needed relief … Read More
DOL Issues Guidance on “Outbreak Period” Extension Rules
New Outbreak Period extension guidance clarifies that the one-year pause on certain compliance deadlines is to be assessed individually. On February 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (DOL) issued guidance clarifying the “Outbreak Period” extension … Read More
IRS Guidance Clarifies FSA Rules
IRS releases FSA rules guidance to clarify provisions in last year’s Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Since the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) in December 2020, employers and administrators have been working to interpret the new flexible spending … Read More
5 Likely Impacts of the Biden Administration on Benefits
Our compliance experts review the possible impacts of the Biden administration on benefits that they’re watching. As the U.S. presidency transitions to a new administration, we’ve identified 5 likely impacts of the Biden administration on benefits programs: The Affordable Care … Read More
Top 3 COVID-19 Benefits Compliance Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced waves of new regulation. Make sure you – and your employees – understand these top COVID-19 benefits compliance considerations. The complex patchwork of federal, state and local regulation for employee benefits and workplace safety during … Read More
Election Compliance Briefing: A Post-Election Employee Benefits Forecast
A new presidential administration brings new priorities. Find out what recent events mean for employee benefits in our election compliance briefing. As Election Day turned into Election Week and Americans watched officials tally an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots, Corporate … Read More
Our Take: It’s Time. Expect More Open Enrollment Questions
Many employees are looking closer at benefits options leading to open enrollment questions. Are you ready to answer them? With many benefits plans starting January 1st, employers around the country are navigating their annual open enrollment period right now. Open … Read More
Our Take: Voter Engagement, the 2020 Election and Healthcare
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance news topics. This article discusses the connection between the 2020 election and healthcare. Early voting in the 2020 election has shattered records, setting a historic pace for voter turnout by the time … Read More
Corporate Synergies’ EB RISE HR & Finance Forum Now Available On Demand
Like most things in 2020, a large event requires a new way of thinking. In keeping with social distancing guidelines, Corporate Synergies’ annual conference, EB RISE 2020, took place completely online for the first time in its history. And now … Read More
Corporate Synergies Announces EB RISE HR & Finance Forum
Camden, New Jersey, July 28, 2020— With health and safety in mind, Corporate Synergies is presenting its annual HR and Finance Forum in a virtual setting. The educational event, EB RISE 2020, features subject matter experts who will deliver health … Read More
Understanding COVID-19 Leave and Benefits Requirements: 3 Scenarios
Here are COVID-19 leave and benefits requirements explained in 3 simplified examples.
Corporate Synergies Publishes Coronavirus Resources for Employers
Corporate Synergies provides coronavirus resources on compliance information, carrier comments and CDC guidelines.