We have received a number of questions about how we are implementing the ARPA COBRA subsidy, so we wanted to give a quick update and schedule based on what we … Read More
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ARPA Temporarily Increases Dependent Care Maximum to $10,500 (or $5,250) for the 2021 Tax Year
In addition to a 100% COBRA subsidy, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) temporarily increases the maximum amount of Dependent Care FSA benefits that can be excluded from … Read More
DOL Guidance Clarifies Duration of Outbreak Period Extensions: Extensions Apply on an Individual Basis
The Department of Labor and IRS recently issued Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 which provides needed clarification on the duration of the Outbreak Period deadline extensions. The agencies took the participant-friendly … Read More
American Rescue Plan Act Includes 100% COBRA Subsidy
Yesterday, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) into law. In addition to other provisions impacting employee benefit plans, the ARPA includes a 100% COBRA premium … Read More
2021 Client Webinar Schedule
Join us for informative webinars on compliance and administration topics all year long! We’ll add additional registration links for webinars as they are scheduled, and links to the recordings after … Read More
HSAs and Taxes: What do you need?
It’s tax time again! If you have an HSA, you’ll need to report any HSA distributions and/or contributions for the year on your tax return. If you took any distributions … Read More
Hope for the Homeless: A Wake County nonprofit that rehomes families receives a grant from Jeff Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund
Even in the pre-Covid era, millions of Americans were living just one unexpected expense away from losing their home. Luckily, Families Together believes that every family deserves a stable home, … Read More
Supporting Second Chances: Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries helps break the cycle of incarceration
At ProBenefits, we support organizations that work hard to ensure a bright future for disadvantaged individuals in our communities. That’s why this month we are thrilled to share with you … Read More
How much do you know about COBRA?
Test your knowledge with our quick COBRA quiz: 1. Which of these employers must comply with COBRA? a) A publicly traded corporation with 50,000 employees b) A small business with … Read More
Sprouting Support: How Inter-Faith Food Shuttle brings gardens to the community and promotes sustainable food supplies
If we’ve learned anything from our community spotlight posts, it’s that there are so many incredible people and organizations across our local communities working tirelessly to make a difference. We … Read More