EMPLOYER RESOURCES
At Equinox, we understand there is a lot of information coming at you, especially in regard to COVID-19. We are providing the clickable resources below as a way to narrow down information about employee benefits and employment.
The list is not all-inclusive and should not be taken as legal advice. As always, please reach out to us should you have specific questions about your business. If we don’t know the answer, we will help you find it. When we receive clarification on questions, we will post them here. Be safe!
GETTING BACK TO WORK
CARES ACT
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- Paycheck Protection Program Information NEW! 4/27
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQ NEW! 4/26
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet: Lenders
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet: Borrowers
- Borrower Paycheck Protection Program Application
ARTICLES & GUIDES
- IRS Issues FFCRA W-2 Reporting Guidance
- New Jersey Expands Disability and Leave Benefits to Address COVID-19
- Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum Adjustments Announced for 2021
- May 19 – Proper Use of Carrier Premium Credits
- May 15 – IRS Issues Relief for Cafeteria Plans in Response to COVID-19
- New Guidance Offers Relief and Extends Deadlines for Benefit Plans
- Extension of Form 5500 Deadline
- NEW! April 17, 2020: FAQs on COVID-19 and Health Coverage
- New Jersey Expands Disability and Leave Benefits to Address COVID-19
- COVID-19 Stimulus Package – The CARES Act
- DOL Issues Temporary Rule – Regulations Regarding FFCRA Leave
- DOL Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Special Enrollment Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Initial Guidance on Payroll Tax Credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Benefit Considerations in Light of Employee Terminations Layoffs
- CDC COVID Home Care Guidelines
- Differences Between Furlough & Layoff
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
- United Postal Service- How to get free covid tests mailed
- PA State: Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania for Businesses
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- U.S. Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources
- FFCRA Poster: Employers must provide a notice to employees regarding the new leave provisions
- 3/28 Additional Guidance
- 3/30 Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Expanded Family and Medical Leave Requirements
TEMPLATES
EQUINOX WEBINARS
- With Norris McLaughlin, P.A. and The Yurconic Agency | April 1, 2020
CARRIER RESOURCES
- Aetna
- Berkley Accident & Health
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Companion Life
- Equitable Coronavirus Commonly Asked Q&A
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Guardian
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Over-the-Counter Test Reimbursement – Highmark Answers (discoverhighmark.com)
- Highmark Extends Coverage of COVID-19 Treatment and Telemedicine
- Highmark COVID-19 Continuity of Coverage and Employer Options for Our Customers
- Highmark waives deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays for in-network, inpatient hospital care for COVID-19 treatment
- Independence Blue Cross
- Lincoln Financial
- Magellan
- Principal
- SunLife
- Swiss Re Corporate Solutions A&H COVID19 Response 3/25
- The Standard
- United Healthcare
- United Concordia Dental Q&A
- Unum
- UPMC Health Plan
- A summary of Ancillary Carrier COVID-19 Grace Period and Furlough Guidelines
HOSPITAL RESOURCES
PARTNER RESOURCES