Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebates 2020
Are you an employer that is receiving a rebate check from your group medical insurance carrier? September 30 is the deadline for insurers to issue rebates, if required, under the Affordable Care Act’s medical loss ratio (MLR) rule. It is estimated that insurers will...
Michigan COVID-19 Law Update
Michigan has made several significant employment-related changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Protected COVID-19 Leave First, employers in Michigan are prohibited from discharging, disciplining, or otherwise retaliating against an employee for taking time off...
Federal Agencies Release COBRA Emergency Final Rules
Earlier this week, the Departments of Labor and Treasury released an emergency final regulation regarding the COBRA-election period during the dates of the COVID-19 national emergency. The emergency rule took effect immediately and can be applied retroactively to...