Sixth Circuit Finds No Qualifying Event Under COBRA
The Sixth Circuit recently ruled that altering an employee’s contribution method to a group health plan does not by itself change the terms and conditions of plan coverage and, thus, …
The Sixth Circuit recently ruled that altering an employee’s contribution method to a group health plan does not by itself change the terms and conditions of plan coverage and, thus, …
A recent $1.25 million settlement agreement highlights the importance of providing compliant notices under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”). Angela Hicks filed a class action complaint …
This is the fourth and final installment of our series of blogs on IRS Notice 2015-87. The first three blogs (and much of the Notice) focused on issues related to …
COBRA Election Notice: The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an updated model notice for the Election Notice under COBRA. A group health plan must provide qualified beneficiaries with an election …
COBRA Coverage Audit: The IRS seems to be stepping up its efforts to ensure that employers comply with COBRA continuation coverage rules — most recently by updating its standards for COBRA …