Insurance, Employee Benefits and Human Resources Report

The ABA Insurance, Employee Benefits and Human Resources Reports are a courtesy publication for members of the Arizona Builders Alliance provided by member firms.

Benefits and Me Newsletter – May 2021
Benefits Buzz Newsletter – May 2021
Live Well Work Well Newsletter – May 2021
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – May 12, 2021

352693 DOL Issues COBRA Subsidy Model Notices, FAQs-4.21
American Rescue Plan Contains Employment-related Provisions – Infographic
DOL Model Notice of Expiration of Premium Assistance
DOL Summary of COBRA Premium Assistance Provisions under the ARPA
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – April 14, 2021

COVID-19 Relief Extends COBRA, HIPAA and Other Plan Deadlines
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Proposed Rules on Wellness Program Incentives Withdrawn
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – March 10, 2021

CDC Recommendations for At-home COVID-19 Testing
Executive Order Issued to Strengthen the ACA
IRS Provides Additional Codes for ICHRAs Under Section 6056
President Biden Issues Executive Actions Addressing Health Care Access
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – February 10, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINE – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care FSAs
Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines 12-28-20
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – January 20, 2021

CDC Announces Shorter Quarantine Guidelines After a COVID-19 Exposure
Encouraging Employees to Use Telehealth Services
The Biden Administration and Health Care
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – December 9, 2020

COVID Impact on Workers’ Compensation
Clint Parry, Focus HR – December 9, 2020

CDC Issues Updated Guidance for Thanksgiving Celebrations
News Brief – CDC Says Masks Protect Wearer From COVID-19
News Brief – Early Data Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Is 90% Effective
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – November 18, 2020

Work From Home Anywhere
Clint Parry, Focus HR – November 18, 2020

Affordability Percentages Will Increase for 2021
Benefits Buzz
Cold, Flu or COVID-19 Infographic
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – October 14, 2020

HR Update
Clint Parry, Focus HR – October 14, 2020

Q2_BI_MarketplaceReport_FINAL-Lovitt & Touche
Jennifer Chenault, Lovitt & Touche – October 14, 2020

CDC Updates Guidance for Quarantine After An Exposure to COVID-19
News Brief – Trump Signs Executive Orders Aimed at Lowering Drug Prices
Quarantining When Exposed to COVID-19
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – September 9, 2020

HR Strategy Series: “Zoom Gloom” and Employee Engagement
Clint Parry, Focus HR – September 9, 2020

News Brief – Trump Signs Executive Orders Aimed at Lowering Drug Prices
Supporting Employees Caregiving Responsibilities Post-coronavirus
Your Wellness Matters – Cholesterol Infographic
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – August 12, 2020

HR Strategy Series: COVID-19 & Workers’ Compensation
Clint Parry, Focus HR – August 12, 2020

Utilizing Staffing Agencies to Reduce Risk
Cara Bobrowitz, SitePro Solutions – July 27, 2020

HSA HDHP Limits Increase for 2021
COVID-19’s Impact on HSAs
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – June 10, 2020

HR Strategies Series: Recalibrating HR
Clint Parry, Focus HR – June 10, 2020

Remote Work Policy
Return to Work Plans Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
Screening Employee Temperatures Upon Return to Work
Covid-19 And Your Workplace Checklist
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – May 13, 2020

HR Strategy Series: Getting Back to Business!
Clint Parry, Focus HR – May 13, 2020

FFCRA Poster – Nonfederal
FFCRA Poster – Nonfederal SPANISH
Some States Require Insurance Protections Because of COVID-19
Telemedicine and COVID
In The Know – Understanding the Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
Mental Well-being During Quarantine
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – April 8, 2020

Coronavirus in the Workplace – Compliance Considerations for Employers
Handwashing steps – CDC poster
No Statute of Limitations Applies for ACA Pay or Play Penalties
Using Workplace Wellness to Improve Retention
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – March 11, 2020

HR Strategy Series: Retaining Your Best People
Clint Parry, Focus HR – March 11, 2020

Coronavirus
Medicare Part D Disclosures due by Feb. 29, 2020
HHS Issues Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2021
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – February 12, 2020

HR Strategy Series: Leading Millennials!
Clint Parry, Focus HR – February 12, 2020

Cadillac Tax and Other Key ACA Taxes Repealed
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – January 8, 2020

Talent Acquisition and Retention Woes Continue in 2020
Clint Parry, Focus HR – January 8, 2020

IRS Announces Benefit Plan Limits for 2020
ACA 2020 Compliance Checklist
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – November 13, 2019

DOL Issues New Salary Limits for Overtime Exemptions
Benefits Bulletin
HR Brief
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – October 9, 2019

Parent Attendance at School IEP Meetings May Qualify as FMLA Leave
Benefits Buzz
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – September 11, 2019

IRS Expands Preventive Care for HDHPs to Include Chronic Conditions
Proposed Rules Would Require Hospitals to Publish Retail Prices for Health Care Services
Benefits Buzz
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – August 14, 2019

Benefits Buzz
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – May 8, 2019

Opioids in the Workplace
Opioid Addiction Poster
Benefits Buzz
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – March 13, 2019

Supply Trends in Opioid Medications
Benefits Bulletin
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – January 9, 2019

CURRENT

TriageNow-Why Add TriageNow to your Work Comp Program?
Tad Jewell, Lovitt & Touche’, Inc. – December 12, 2018

AZ COBRA with Pricing
AZ State Continuation Continuation Requirements
Gender Pay Equity Scorecard
HR Brief_December_2018
Physical Exam Acknowledgment Form
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – December 12, 2018

COBRA Guidelines for Arizona
Get the Facts-Common Flu Vaccine Myths
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – November 7, 2018

Workers Compensation and Employers Liability
Tad Jewell, Lovitt & Touche’, Inc. – October 10, 2018

Workplace Wellness Plans ERISA COBRA and HIPAA – Ronstadt
Determining Whether Prescription Drug Coverage Is Creditable – Ronstadt
Live Well, Work Well – September 2018 – Ronstadt
HR Brief – September 2018
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – September 12, 2018

Live Well, Work Well
HR Brief: Ageism: Are Your Employees Affected?
News Brief: Heart Drug Recall
Benefits Insights: Health Care-sharing Ministries,
Jeff Ronstadt, Ronstadt Insurance – August 8, 2018