Event Details

COBRA Premium Subsidies & Other Recent Compliance Updates

Presenter: Laura Miller, J.D.  Regional Compliance Attorney \ Employee Benefits – Mountain Region

With the passing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, employers face challenges to take quick action to comply with the law. This presentation will help attendees navigate the current guidelines surrounding COBRA premium subsidies, as well as other recent compliance updates:

Presentation Outline

New Year, New Requirements: Health & Welfare Developments for 2021

I.                     American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)

a.       COBRA Subsidy

b.       DCAP Relief

c.       Voluntary Extension of FFCRA Tax Credit

d.       Increased Marketplace Subsidies

II.                   Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)

a.       Health FSA and DCAP Relief

  i.      Carryover & Grace

  ii.      Mid-Year Election Change Relief

b.       Pharmacy Cost Transparency

c.       Health Plan Coverage Transparency

d.       Increased Transparency for Consumers

e.       No Surprise Billing

f.        MHPAEA Comparative Analysis Requirement

III.                 Public Health Emergency & Outbreak Period

a.       Emergency & Outbreak Period

b.       Deadline Extensions & Relief

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This program has been submitted for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

This program has been submitted for 1.0 hour of professional development credit from the Society for Human Resource (SHRM).