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Dear friends,We are currently in the midst of a healthcare and economic crisis unlike any we’ve ever seen in our lifetime. During this challenging time, our priorities are the health and safety of our families and loved ones, and our colleagues—and as…

The IRS is set to issue additional guidance this week concerning the availability of tax credits for leave payments made under the FFCRA. In addition, the Department of Labor (DOL) has clarified how certain provisions of the law apply. 

The insurance impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are unclear, but experts agree that the effects will reverberate through the industry and economy for years to come. The widespread and unprecedented impact to business operations and affected workforces have employers…

On Friday, March 20, the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) issued a bulletin providing flexibility for Ohio employers and employees in managing health insurance program expenses and access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the directive, this applies to all health plan…

The law is a bipartisan effort to help employers and individuals alike in managing pay, benefits, and business considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paid leave provisions of the Act apply to employers with less than 500 employees. They are effective within 15…

The IRS has released Notice 2020-15 which provides clarification as to how testing and treatment of COVID-19 will affect those enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). There has been confusion as to whether…

I’m sometimes accused of repeating myself. “I heard that story 10 times,” or, “You already said that,” others will say to me. My children will tell you I have a habit of reviewing the same situation and dissecting its details. I may share…

Over the past few weeks COVID-19 coronavirus has begun to spread globally, including documented cases in the United States. We understand you may have concerns about how the emerging situation may affect you and your workforce.  Our human resources partner, HRWS, has…

This month's pick for Employee Spotlight is Nathalie Lacouture. Nathalie is Vice President with expertise in Employee Benefits. With a focus on generating new business, Nathalie leads with intensity and empathy to help make The Fedeli Group one of the fastest growing…

You can't really know someone else's story until you listen.We all have opinions, and there are plenty of times when we want to interject those thoughts into a conversation because we believe we’ll improve a person’s situation.