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COVID Relief, No Surprises Act, FSA and DCAP Extensions, Transparency, and HIPAA Privacy Updates Features of the Consolidated Appropriations Act The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (The Act) was signed into law on December 28th by President Trump. On top of a $600 Stimulus check that has gone out to Americans, there […]
If I had told you one year ago that your life would change with one vaccination, would you have believed me? I sit here amazed at the year that we have had. 2020 has been difficult, strange, and amazing all at the same time. As 2021 begins, I appreciate the distance we have covered […]
Multi-Part COVID Relief and No Surprises Act Legislation Signed into Law by President Trump. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes COVID-19 Relief & Stimulus Payment as well as a balance billing No Surprises Act. We are all happy to see that there will be funding available soon for COVID-19 from the Federal Government. $900 […]
Just one more MRI. Just one more X-Ray. That is what we told Olivia as we sat in the parking lot of the hospital as a tear ran down her cheek. This was not Olivia’s first, nor would it be her last, trip to the Primary Children’s radiology branch in Layton, Utah. To think that […]
I’ve always loved fall! I look forward to the cooler weather, leaves turning color, and new flavors available in my favorite treats like pumpkin! School is back in session, learning and excitement surround the kids. This year COVID-19 has taken over most of what we do, including what we do this fall! Around Utah and […]
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on March 23, 2010, it included a provision that provided funding for medical research and established the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (PCORTF). Also known as a PCORI fee, it had a sunset date on a group’s medical plan anniversary date in 2019. This fee […]
Employees are your greatest asset. But during the hustle-and-bustle of this coronavirus pandemic, it can be hard to remember to show care and compassion to them. Read this blog from United Benefits Advisors for three simple tips on how to continue supporting your employees during this stressful time.
We are in the Disability Insurance Awareness Month 2020 during a once-in-a-century time period. Two months ago, few Americans understood the impact this novel coronavirus and COVID-19 would have on our business and personal lives. The good news is that after about six weeks of operating with new precautions governing many of our daily activities, […]
In response to the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Act) on March 18, 2020. The Act is an economic stimulus plan that affects coverage and cost sharing for COVID-19 testing and provides expanded federal family and medical leave and a new federal paid sick […]
Some people choose a hero based on their acting abilities or musical talent. Others select a political or church leader as someone they aspire to emulate. Still there are others who pick a fictitious cartoon or science fiction character whom they fantasize as someone they would like to be. My hero passed away on Tuesday, […]
