EEOC Proposed Wellness Rules: Game Changer? On January 7, 2021, the EEOC released its proposed rules for Participatory wellness programs. The Biden Administration has since implemented a freeze of the regulations pending further review and alignment of priorities. If implemented, these rules will have a significant impact on most employer wellness programs by regulating incentives … Continued
Time June 24, 2020 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Overview: Henderson Brothers is pleased to welcome Joel Wood, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs for the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) for a 1 hour virtual event designed to give you an update as to the latest insurance related news from inside … Continued
Reopening the Workplace: Addressing the Challenges Employers will Face When Operations Resume Presented by Henderson Brothers and Littler Mendelson P.C. Register for our Henderson Brothers and Littler Mendelson webinar on Thursday, May 21st from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST. Webinar Overview: This webinar is designed to address many of the challenges employers are facing … Continued
Over the past several months our team of experts from across our business units have been delivering thought leadership to clients. The Henderson Brothers Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, and HB Retirement teams have been collaborating on this Expert Update – COVID 19 document which provides concise information relative to the impact of COVID-19 and … Continued
On Friday, March 20th, the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor distributed a news release that contains important information on the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Businesses with less than 500 employees can start to take their refundable payroll tax credits immediately by retaining any funds they would … Continued
You may have employees who are requesting a response plan or related information if he, she, or a colleague is exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). What are the best practices? What steps should you take to further limit exposure? The following article contains considerations and a sample response plan to address these issues. Read White … Continued
On March 11, 2020, the IRS announced that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) may cover COVID-19 testing and treatment without a deductible or with a deductible below the required minimum deductible for HDHPs without losing their HDHP status under the Code or threatening the tax-favored treatment of participants’ health savings accounts (HSAs). The notice applies broadly … Continued
As the coronavirus continues to spread and disrupt our lives – and with testing kits not yet widely available – people are looking for ways to avoid large public crowds and offices. Many are wary of visiting doctors’ offices or other medical facilities for fear of catching or transmitting COVID-19. The use of telehealth and … Continued
Does your health insurance policy include a spending account or reimbursement arrangement from which you can pull funds for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses? If so, you most likely have an HSA, Medical FSA, or an HRA attached to your health plan. Below, we’ve broken down each term to clarify the differences between all three. Health Savings … Continued
