How the Coronavirus Affects HR, Benefits, and Retirement Professionals
Dealing with COVID-19's massive impact on employers, employee benefits, 401(k) and pension plans, health insurance, and more.
April 08, 2020
Democrats call for 'interim emergency' coronavirus billSchumer and Pelosi want to expand PPP loans and other aid as lawmakers discuss a broader follow-up to the CARES Act.
April 08, 2020
10 states predicted to see the highest increase in number of uninsuredAs millions of Americans lose employer-sponsored insurance, some will enroll in an ACA or Medicaid plan, and some will simply go without.
April 08, 2020
Remote working: Preparing for the long-term workplace shiftNow that we've all learned to use our hampers as desks and to mute our phones during a Zoom meeting, it's time to shift our focus.
April 08, 2020
Sick leave, short-term disability payments could total $23 billion amid COVID-19 pandemicIntegrated Benefits Institute outlines how three possible scenarios will play out when it comes to employer spending.
April 14, 2020
What health care costs will look like post-COVID-19If there is one clear take away from the current situation, it's the need to plan ahead for the unexpected.
April 14, 2020
Will COVID-19 increase premiums? Some insurers say no.At this point, most health insurers are predicting that COVID-19 will have little effect on 2021.
April 14, 2020
CMS issues guidance on COVID-19 diagnostic services coverageIn addition to testing, the guidance clarifies what related services, including antibody testing, insurers must cover without cost-sharing.
April 14, 2020
Half of Americans say they can't afford COVID-19 costsAccording to a recent survey, 46 percent would think twice about seeking medical care right now because of cost.
April 14, 2020
SEC officials urge companies to talk about the futureThe SEC urged companies to disclose where the company stands today and how its operations and financial condition may change.
April 14, 2020
Hospital stimulus funding amounts based on Medicare, not COVID-19Hospitals are blasting the government's decision to take a one-size-fits-all approach to distributing $30 billion in emergency grants.