April 21, 2020 We are posting this red alert purely as an FYI. We received the following article Wednesday night from Politico Pro, which we believe to be accurate and
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These proposals are counterproductive for several reasons. Details inside.
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In light of the current conditions and trends in dealing with COVID-19, we are sorry to announce we’ve decided to cancel the 2020 Employee Benefits Leadership Forum.
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A critical to all Council member firms and their clients, the majority (if almost all) of whom could be beneficiaries of this action.
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The Council has joined other trade groups and took decisive action to stabilize markets from the economic hemorrhaging experienced over the past several weeks by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The “Phase 3,” $2 trillion stimulus/COVID-19 response legislation advanced in the Senate.
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The U.S. Congress is moving fast on phase III of a COVID-response bill known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the amended CARES Act).
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An update on the Federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic from our partners at Steptoe & Johnson.
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The IRS announced that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) may cover COVID-19 testing and treatment pre-deductible.
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House and Senate appropriators agreed to a $1.4 trillion spending package that includes major implications for our member firms.