COBRA

New and Updated

• Date:

  April 11, 2023

  Type:

  News

  End to COVID-19 National Emergency Impacts Employer Benefit Plans

  President Biden has signed a congressional resolution that terminates the COVID-19 national emergency, returning a number of deadlines and provisions affecting employee benefit plans to their pre-pandemic norms.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Compliance, Reporting and Disclosure Requirements: Federal

  Updated to reflect the addition of new Schedules DCG and MEP for Form 5500.

• Type:

  Quick Reference

  Claiming Pandemic-Related Payroll Tax Credits on Form 941-X

  This resource will help an employer properly complete Form 941-X, Adjusted Employer's QUARTERLY Tax Return or Claim for Refund, and related worksheets, to retroactively claim or adjust a previously filed COVID-19-related payroll tax credit, including the Employee Retention Credit, the credit for providing paid sick and family leave and health benefits to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the credit for providing the 100% COBRA subsidy to employees during the pandemic.

• Type:

  50-State Charts

  Documentation for Separation of Employment by State

  Updated to reflect notice requirement changes to Texas Unemployment and Payday Law Poster.

• Type:

  Checklists

  Effectively Manage Open Enrollment Checklist

  This checklist may be used to help effectively manage the open enrollment process and ensure employees understand the significance of open enrollment and are engaged in the process.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Federal

  Updated to reflect updated model notices and FAQs.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Multistate Employer

  This section helps HR professionals manage challenges that come with operating in multiple states, notably complying with differing state and key municipal laws, and addresses the pros and cons of having a centralized or decentralized HR department. Trends currently affecting multistate employers, such as leave laws and laws affecting the hiring process, are identified and discussed.

• Type:

  Posters and Notices

  Connecticut Continuation Coverage General Notice

  As mandated by the Connecticut Insurance Department, all Connecticut employers should use the Connecticut Continuation Coverage General Notice.

• Type:

  Posters and Notices

  Connecticut Continuation Coverage Election Notice

  As mandated by the Connecticut Insurance Department, covered employers should use the Connecticut Continuation Coverage Election Notice.

• Type:

  Editor's Choice

  Open Enrollment

  Enhanced with additional details and resources.