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 (ARPA). The ARPA provides a 100% subsidy for employer-sponsored group health insurance continued under COBRA and similar state continuation …Continued
Compliance Overview: American Rescue Plan HighlightsThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The law contains measures of special interest to employers and their employees including a new COBRA subsidy, FFCRA leave expansion, Unemployment increases, ACA sub…Continued
Our June 2020 Bolton Insight described the proposed HEROES Act, which contained two significant funding relief items that would benefit single employer pension plans. Although that proposal did not become law at the time, those provisions along with provisions that address the funding crisis facing…Continued
Compliance Overview: 2021 Health Plan Compliance DeadlinesEmployers must comply with numerous reporting and disclosure requirements throughout the year in connection with their group health plans. This overview explains key 2021 compliance deadlines and required annual notices for employer-sponso…Continued
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans to our country. To celebrate, we are sharing a list of some lesser-known moments and facts in Black History.Most people think of Rosa Parks as the first person to refuse to give up their seat on…Continued
On February 9, 2021, Bolton and Club Vita announced our new collaboration agreement to expand the reach of Club Vita’s longevity analytics to the defined benefit pension community. Our arrangement with Club Vita enables Bolton’s actuaries and consultants to offer our clients an alternative to tra…Continued
