Q&A: Steps to Take After Missing COBRA Continuation Deadline
What happens when a former employee misses their COBRA continuation deadline? Gain actionable steps to handle the situation and ensure compliance with ease.
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June 2, 2025
Q&A: What Benefits Changes are Allowed After the Birth of a Child?
Wondering if benefit elections can be adjusted outside open enrollment after a new baby? Learn what changes align with cafeteria plan rules and HIPAA special provisions.
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May 2, 2025
Q&A: Can a New Employee Keep Their Former COBRA Plan?
Understand the rules around dropping a former employer's COBRA coverage and enrolling in a new employer's health plan.
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March 26, 2025
Q&A: How Should We Handle Unspent FSA Balances?
What should employees do with their unspent FSA balances? From grace periods to IRS regulations, Julie Athey discusses options for handling leftover funds and staying compliant.
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February 28, 2025
Q&A: How to Navigate Employee Eligibility After Workplace Injury
When a new employee has an injury before they're eligible for benefits and is not meeting hourly requirements, can you add them to your health plan?
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January 28, 2025
Q&A: What Happens to a Health Savings Account After Death?
Understand different ways health savings accounts are inheritable after the passing of the account holder.
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January 3, 2025
Q&A: Can a COBRA Participant Add Family Members During Open Enrollment?
Learn if you can add family members to a former employee's COBRA coverage, even if they were not originally covered.
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November 27, 2024
Q&A: Can We Terminate Coverage for an Employee on Extended Leave?
Confused about terminating employee benefits during extended leave? Understand how to best protect your company and employees' interests.
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October 28, 2024
Q&A: How to Maximize COBRA Coverage for Your Spouse
How do COBRA rules and retirement affect a spouse's health coverage? Learn how to extend coverage for your employee's spouse when they retire at age 65.
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September 30, 2024
Q&A: Handling Medical Benefits for Military Leave Under USERRA
Handling medical benefits for employees on military leave can be confusing. Julie Athey discusses obligations under the USERRA and steps to take.
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August 30, 2024
Q&A: Can We Terminate COBRA Coverage Early Due to Fraud?
Understand regulations surrounding terminating COBRA coverage early due to potential fraudulent activities.
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July 29, 2024
Q&A: Can Independent Contractors Enroll in Our Health Plan?
Learn about the eligibility of independent contractors for group health plans and whether you should offer benefits.
