As the coronavirus spread ramps up and more people are being asked to self-isolate, many employers are scrambling to put systems in place to allow their employees to telecommute. Many companies are not set up for telecommuting arrangements, and they have...
The coronavirus crisis has made virtual health care mainstream, which we do not expect to change once the crisis subsides. Early and regular access to physical therapy for many ailments (back, joint, etc.) has been clinically proven to help patients achieve better...
The IRS has issued new emergency guidance that allows insurers to waive the cost of coronavirus testing and treatment for individuals who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). Major health insurers report they've been concerned that if they can make...
The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act stimulus law to help American workers and businesses weather the outbreak has a number of provisions that employers and their workers need to know about and can take advantage of during this...
Legislation signed into law by President Trump will extend sick leave benefits for workers who are sickened by the coronavirus, as well as provide for additional weeks of time off under the Family Medical Leave Act so they can be guaranteed of being able to return to...
Our client Jim Eickhoff, the CEO of Creative Dining was recently featured in an article in Chief Executive Magazine discussing the benefits of implementing a total control health plan. Check out the story.
As you may have seen the Senate voted on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARE Act) last night. You can find all of the legislation here, and based upon my initial review I've outlined some key areas that you may find useful. As anticipated,...
An ongoing tense relationship between insurers and drug companies is spilling over and hitting enrollees in group health plans, by saddling them with additional out-of-pocket expenses. Some insurers have started adopting copay accumulator programs — sometimes called...
In follow up to the Miller Johnson Q&A session on the FFCRA this morning, here are the key items we took away from the discussion. Before I dive into specifics it is important to note that everyone from Washington to Lansing to businesses are making this up...
One less-touted aspect of the Affordable Care Act is that it provides employers more tools for assisting employees with substance-abuse problems to seek help.According to a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 10% of America’s...