On Tuesday, 05/18/2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released IRS Notice 2021-31, which includes additional guidance about the application of the COBRA premium assistance provisions in…
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DOL Releases Guidance on Deadline Extension
On February 26, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) released guidance on the duration of deadline extensions provided under a joint rule issued with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in April of 2020.
COBRA Continuation and Disability
The COBRA continuation coverage may be extended if an individual is deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the individual meets certain requirements. This allows a qualified beneficiary to remain covered under COBRA until they become…
COBRA Continuation and Medicare
The relationship between COBRA continuation and Medicare can often cause confusion. At times Medicare entitlement (enrollment) can trigger a need to offer COBRA, but at other times it can trigger a termination of COBRA coverage. We hope to provide…
IRS and DOL Provide Deadline Relief
On April 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a joint rule titled Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak. The rule is in response...