As a new week begins it is clear that the general focus is shifting from flattening the curve to transitioning into a new normal with significantly increased economic activity. My update today has a number of items related on looking forward to the new...
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Coronavirus update – 4-22-20
I hope that your week is off to a good start, and you and your family are remaining healthy. While the pace of change has slowed a bit in the last week, we have a number of useful pieces of information for you. Stimulus 3.5 and 4.0: You've likely seen that a bill...
Tips for Successful Telecommuting During Outbreak
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...
Integrating Virtual Physical Therapy Into Your Plan – Webinar
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...
IRS Allows HDHPs to Pay for COVID-19 Testing, Treatment Pre-Deductible
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...
CARES Act Helps Coronavirus-affected Employers, Employees Alike
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...
Coronavirus Update – 4-1-20
Here are the latest items that we've come across that we believe will be of value to you. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): We have spoken with many businesses who are looking to leverage the PPP that was part of the CARES Act, and as a reminder this is targeted...
New Law Requires COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave, FMLA Benefits
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...
Chief Executive Magazine features TCHP Success with Creative Dining
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.
Coronavirus update – 3-31-20
I have a number of updates for you related to two webinars Miller Johnson hosted today, the first being an update on the second stimulus bill passed (the FFCRA). Before I dive into specifics, I'd like to share a little of my opinion on the status...