COBRA and The American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) includes major changes to COBRA administration in 2021. The Act creates an opportunity for free COBRA coverage during a six-month period from April through September 2021 for employees (and their family members) who experience a loss of group health coverage due to involuntary termination or reduced hours […]
No More Surprises
The No Surprises Act, a ban on surprise medical bills, will take effect beginning in 2022. Surprise Medical Bills Surprise medical bills occur when patients unexpectedly receive care from out-of-network health care providers. – A patient goes to an in-network hospital for surgery or emergency care, and an out-of-network doctor is involved in the patient’s […]