CDC Disinfecting Guidelines

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention have a wealth of guidance for employers on preparing their employees and facilities for return

COL Issues COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans

On April 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released guidance for employee benefit plans aimed at providing relief to plan participants and qualified beneficiaries during the COVID-19 national health emergency.

Specifically, the DOL’s goal is to minimize the possibility of individuals losing benefits due to a failure to adhere to certain timeframes established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Accordingly, these timeframes are temporarily extended effective immediately.

Employee Work from Home Guide

With many employees working from home for the first time, this guide gives practical tips they can use for setting up for success. While telecommuting has risen in response to the pandemic, employers are evaluating if they should incorporate more remote work in their long term strategy.

Carriers Respond to COVID-19

Carriers are responding to the constant change in regulations regarding you health plan concerning coverage for testing and treatment of COVID-19, and are also taking steps to help with things like loosening waiting periods for bringing employees back to work and reinstating coverage and waiving early refill limits on prescriptions.

Recently DeltaDental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana announced a significant relief initiative including a month of premium credits and rate extensions.

Mental Well-Being During a Quarantine

Following the advice of public health officials can help stop the spread of COVID-19, but if you don’t take proper precautions, your mental well-being could suffer

while you’re quarantining. If you’re self-quarantining or practicing social distancing, this edition of Live Well, Work Well gives valuable tips to maintain your mental well-being.