Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to the ACA’s Individual Mandate
On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate in a 7-2 ruling. Continue reading
IRS Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan’s COBRA Subsidy
On May 18, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-31, a guidance document on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subsidy for continuation health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). The Notice discusses the background of the subsidy and includes 86 questions and answers (Q&As) about its application. Continue reading
Department of Labor Issues Model Notices, FAQs for COBRA Subsidy in the ARPA
On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued FAQs and model notices for the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act …Continue Reading
Congress Passes the American Rescue Plan
Update Friday, March 12: The stimulus bill passed by Congress on Wednesday was signed into law by President Biden on March 11 as the American Rescue Plan …Continue Reading
Strategies to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in Senior Living Employee Populations
The business need – and population health need – of having larger percentages of vaccinated employees in the Senior Living industry is clear. Scott’s Senior Living Practice recently hosted a webinar to provide a comprehensive overview of potential strategies to increase vaccination rates among employees of Senior Living organizations. Featuring speakers with a wide range of expertise, including medical, legal and risk perspectives, the webinar highlighted the need for vaccinated employees due to asymptomatic spread, addressed specific risk factors of the industry’s employee population and provided timely guidance for employers. Continue reading