We are very pleased to announce that we recently received the CDH Platform Partner of the Year Award from our technology partner, WEX Health, and were also named a WEX … Read More
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New COBRA Subsidy Guidance from the IRS: Better Late Than Never
Notice 2021-31 The IRS recently issued much-anticipated guidance relating to the temporary COBRA premium assistance provisions enacted under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). As you may recall, the … Read More
Book With Purpose: Winston-Salem nonprofit sparks conversations on race with summer-long program
This summer across Winston-Salem — in homes and workplaces, coffee shops and community centers — people of all ages will share a common experience centered around a common theme: They’ll … Read More
IRS 2022 Plan Maximums and Limits
The IRS is planning ahead on HSA plans, releasing 2022 HSA maximums and limits on 5/11/21. See below for the 2022 numbers along with comparisons to 2021. We will update … Read More
Vying for Virginians: Grace Network fights generational poverty through community
Volunteers of all ages putting together food donations. It’s a story that can be found in every nook and cranny of the United States; as industries leave, taking their factories … Read More
American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act COBRA Subsidy Information for Partners
We will add to this post as we have new information about the ARP COBRA subsidy. Current status as of 9/1/21: As required by ARP, an AEI Subsidy Expiration Notice … Read More
ARPA COBRA Subsidy Update 4/7/21
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
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