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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 vaccinated against the virus. In the States, there are currently three vaccines—one from Moderna,... Find out 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, and IRS released a joint Interim Final Rule implementing specified provisions of the No Surprises... Find out 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 and wealth management firm, today announced the results of the 2021 Healthcare & Employee... Find out 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, and one from Johnson & Johnson, that are available on a limited basis, with distribution being... Find out 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 Cornell University’s Diversity & Inclusion virtual program. This initiative was sponsored... Find out 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 (ARPA), and previous IRS guidance issued in Notice 2021-15.  Specifically, IRS Notice 2021-26... Find out 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 client insight, in-depth analysis, strategic planning and thoughtful execution of employee benefit... Find out 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 on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COBRA premium assistance provisions.  In many... Find out more »

This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs).  Note that the PCORI fee does not apply to most health FSAs. Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement... Find out more »

Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth management firm, today announced the acquisition of Bell Insurance, Inc., a full-service independent insurance agency servicing more than 7,000 individuals and families as well as more than 1,500 businesses. With five offices in... Find out more »