September 23rd, 2021
By Casey Schwarz, July 29, 2021 Medicare Part D, which covers outpatient prescription drugs for people with Medicare, has four phases of coverage: the deductible, when the beneficiary pays the full cost of the medication; the initial coverage…
July 15th, 2021
Effective September 1, 2021, Independence will cover colorectal cancer screenings as a preventive service for individuals starting at 45 years of age at no cost‑share. This change is in response to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)…
July 9th, 2021
Whether it is your first life insurance policy or you’re in need of a policy review to assess current needs, our experts can help you find the right combination of products to protect your most valuable assets and fit your budget. To get…
May 17th, 2021
ARPA Extends Open Enrollment, Enabling Pennie Subscribers to Take Advantage of Additional Tax Credits Pennie (PA Individual Exchange) will be extending the open enrollment period from May 15 until August 15, 2021. This extension enables consumers…
May 16th, 2021
Guidance Issued on the 2021 COBRA Subsidy On April 7, 2021, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued FAQs regarding implementation of the 2021 COBRA premium assistance (or “COBRA subsidy”). The 2021 COBRA subsidy was included as part of the…
April 7th, 2020
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic raises many employee benefit and compensation considerations for employers. We examine key issues relating to COVID-19 and provide suggested strategies for employers to prepare for these issues. These are…
CVS Health Corp. said it plans to hire 50,000 people in full-time, part-time and temporary jobs to tackle surging demand for drugstore services and health goods during the U.S. coronavirus outbreak. The drugstore chain said it plans to hire store…
