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Fact Sheet for Consumers About the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency | PA Employee Benefits Agents
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a consumer-facing fact sheet to help people know what to expect at the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). The Department of Health and Human Services is planning for the federal PHE and the COVID-19 national emergency to expire at the end of the day on…
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Two Areas Impacting Benefits When the COVID-19 Emergencies End | PA Employee Benefits Agents
When the COVID-19 public health emergency and national emergency were declared in 2020, no one anticipated they would still be in place in 2023. On January 30, 2023, the President announced the intent to end the emergencies on May 11, 2023. The impact of the emergencies on employer-sponsored benefits affected certain coverages, reimbursements, and timelines.…
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COVID-19 National Emergency Ends Sooner Than Previously Announced | Pennsylvania Benefits Agency
On April 10, 2023, President Biden signed a resolution ending the COVID-19 national emergency that had been in place since 2020. The Biden administration had previously announced a May 11, 2023, end date to both the national emergency and the public health emergency (PHE), but the signing of the bipartisan legislation terminates the national emergency…
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When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated | PA Employee Benefits Advisors
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick. Based on what we know about COVID-19 vaccines, people who have been fully vaccinated can start to do some things that they had stopped doing because of the pandemic. We’re still learning how vaccines will affect the spread of COVID-19. After you’ve been fully vaccinated…
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A Note on Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines | Pennsylvania Benefits Agency
With COVID-19 vaccinations underway and widespread availability in sight, many employers want to know whether they can require their employees to get the vaccine. While recent EEOC guidance implies that they expect many employers to require a vaccine, there are already several states where bills are being introduced to prevent employment discrimination against those who…
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COVID-19 Fraud Protection | PA Benefits Team
The COVID-19 crisis has not only stolen the health and well-being of people all over the world, but now, it seems, it has opened the door to criminals who want to steal your money and your identity. Historically, when there are times of crisis, the crime rate increases. We see this with natural disasters when…
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Relief for COBRA, Special Enrollment and Other Timeframes during “Outbreak”
We are committed to keeping you informed of changes and updates relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE to download our PDF document outlining the emergency guidance released by the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services.
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Stop. Stay Home. Start Something | PA Benefits Consultants
We are seeing so many changes to our work, personal, and social life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While these changes can seem daunting and the obstacles they create insurmountable, this can be a time of healthy change. There is always the chance for good to happen when you stop, stay home, and start something.…
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8 Creative Ways to Move More When You Are Stuck at Home | PA Employee Benefits Group
The latest coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to be a major source of concern. Sports teams have cancelled seasons, companies are urging employees to work from home and social distancing is in full swing — all of which has anxiety at an all-time high. One way to help calm your nerves: exercise. “It can help reduce tension and elevate…
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