Core Benefits Insurance Services

09/21/2020

https://www.corebenefits.org/employer-medicare-part-d-notices-are-due-before-october-15-2020/

Are you an employer that offers or provides group health coverage to your workers? Does your health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs — either as a medical claim or through a card system? If so, be sure to distribute your plan’s Medicare Part D notice before October 15. Purpose Medicare b...

08/05/2020

https://www.corebenefits.org/what-do-we-do-if-an-employee-is-diagnosed-with-covid-19/

First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you should not identify which employee is sick, even if employees ask so they can gauge their own risk. Medical information, such as a diagnosis, must

06/10/2020

https://www.corebenefits.org/paycheck-protection-program-flexibility-act/

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed legislation (H.R. 7010) enacting the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) which amends the CARES Act’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP). Some of the key amendments are as follows: The covered period ...

05/29/2020

https://www.corebenefits.org/irs-expands-flex-plan-options-for-mid-year-changes/

On May 12, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released two notices providing relief for 2020 cafeteria plans and related benefit issues in light of the COVID-19 national emergency. Notice 2020-29 focuses on permissible mid-year election changes under § 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and Not...

04/28/2020

https://www.corebenefits.org/can-we-screen-employees-returning-to-work-for-covid-19/

Yes. Generally, inquiries about an employee’s health or a medical exam (like a temperature check) would not be allowed, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has stated that screening employees for symptoms of COVID-19 is allowed since it is a direct threat to others in the workpl...

04/13/2020

https://www.corebenefits.org/families-first-coronavirus-response-act/

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020 and went into effect on April 1. The Department of Labor has provided additional guidance on the new law, which we strongly encourage employers to read. Summary For certain circumstances related to COVID-19, em...

11/05/2019

Is your family prepared for the long-term care of your beloved ones? learn more about how Long-Term Care can help you navigate the storm https://www.corebenefits.org/national-long-term-care-awareness-month/

National Long Term Care Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in November. Did you know that 70% of men and women over the age of 65 will need some kind of long-term care services? This kind of care can be very expensive, and can take a toll on the

10/30/2019

Explore the employee experience with this innovative online enrollment tool!

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10/29/2019

Learn how a Flexible Spending Account can benefit both employees and employers by reducing taxable income with pre-tax dollars for eligible medical expenses.

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Learn how a Flexible Spending Account can benefit both employees and employers by reducing taxable income and allowing for pre-tax dollars to be used for eli...

10/25/2019

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10/25/2019

California enacts Individual Mandate for 2020. Call us for help to avoid paying penalties. Learn more here: https://www.corebenefits.org/california-enacts-individual-mandate-for-2020/

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On June 28, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a state budget for 2019-2020 that establishes a state individual mandate, effective Jan. 1, 2020. This state-based individual mandate will require California residents to maintain acceptable health coverage or pay a penalty, beginnin...