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Since the new rule was proposed earlier this month, several business groups have sent letters urging the agency to offer an extension, saying the DOL underestimated the time companies need to review the rule and estimate its financial impact on their businesses.

The Census Bureau cites 5.6 million people not working because of COVID-19, whether they are ill themselves, caring for someone who's sick, or they're concerned about getting or spreading the coronavirus.

Atrium Health has declared publicly that in 2019 it provided $640 million in services to Medicare patients that were never paid for.

"Employers are already concerned about what they pay for health premiums, but this could be the calm before the storm, as recent inflation suggests that larger increases are imminent," says Drew Altman, president and CEO of KFF.

The costs for non-hospitalized long COVID patients can be nearly as high as hospitalized patients with traditional COVID.

HR personnel are acutely aware of increased financial concerns among plan members.