New COBRA Notice Requirements for Employers Begin This Month
By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21
In the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), Congress provided 6 months of free COBRA coverage for certain individuals who are eligible for COBRA continuation coverage due to a qualifying event that is a reduction in hours or an involuntary termination of employment. Employers need to take prompt action to comply with new notice and election requirements as outlined in recent guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”)......
By: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC