The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “CAA”), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, included several provisions impacting group health plans and health insurance... Read more »
This alert was updated on August 23, 2021.
“Employers that sponsor group health plans of any size, including government employers, should keep their eye on the developing rules for this... Read more »
Updated September 1, 2021
As the U.S. continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations of Americans age 12 and older are underway with approximately half of the eligible population... Read more »
This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor non-excepted group health plans—fully-insured, self-funded, grandfathered and non-grandfathered.
On July 13, 2021, the DOL, HHS,... Read more »
Alera Group’s 2021 National Healthcare & Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey reveals pandemic’s long-term impact on employers
Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance... Read more »
As the United States continues to fight against the spread of COVID-19, vaccinations of the most high-risk Americans have begun. To date, there are three vaccines, one from Moderna, one from Pfizer,... Read more »
Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth management firm, today announced a cohort of six employees achieved the Diversity & Inclusion training and certification through... Read more »
On May 10, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-26, which provides additional guidance on relief authorized under in the Consolidated Appropriations Act , 2021 (CAA), the American Rescue Plan Act... Read more »
Alera Group, a leading financial services and risk management company, today announced the acquisition of Boston Benefit Partners (BPP), a health and welfare consulting and brokerage firm providing... Read more »
This alert is of interest to all employers with plans subject to federal COBRA or state mini-COBRA.
On May 18, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-31, which contains its much-anticipated guidance... Read more »