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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Recap
March 23, 2021 in American Rescue Plan, COVID-19, Regulations /by Simon CarlsonThe American Rescue Plan (ARPA): BASIC’s Response
March 23, 2021 in American Rescue Plan, COVID-19, Regulations /by Simon CarlsonAmerican Rescue Plan Act Signed
March 11, 2021 in American Rescue Plan, COVID-19, HR Benefits /by Simon CarlsonThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the 117th United States Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. The bill includes a 100% subsidy on COBRA premiums from April through September of 2021. BASIC is working through the legislation with […]
American Rescue Plan Relief Bill Passed by Congress
March 11, 2021 in American Rescue Plan, COVID-19, HR Benefits /by Simon CarlsonApproved by the Senate last week, the American Rescue Plan passed in the House of Representatives today, sending the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package to President Biden’s desk for signature on Friday. The bill includes a 100% subsidy on COBRA premiums from April through September of 2021. BASIC is working through the legislation with our […]
Custom Benefit Programs Tailored to Your Needs – FSA, HRA, Education, Wellness, HSA, and More!
March 8, 2021 in HR Benefits, Webinar /by Simon CarlsonDATE: Tue, Apr 27, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. BASIC’s state of the art benefit system, Consumer Driven Accounts (CDA), […]
1.0 HRCI & SHRM: ERISA Compliance Requirements for All Employers
February 25, 2021 in ERISA Compliance, Regulations, Webinar /by Simon CarlsonDATE: Wed, Mar 24, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. This webinar will cover the ERISA compliance requirements for small and […]
Investing In Employee Wellness
February 22, 2021 in COVID-19, HR Benefits, Wellness Accounts /by Simon CarlsonEmployee Wellness: Recommendations and BASIC’s Solution The past year challenged the physical and emotional wellbeing of employees in ways nobody anticipated. In addition to dealing with the threat of COVID-19 itself, most employees are facing unprecedented workplace stress as they continue to adapt to changes onsite, in the field, or working from home. COVID-19 Effects […]
ACA Late Filing Penalties – BASIC Can Help!
February 22, 2021 in ACA Filing /by Simon CarlsonLate ACA filing is better than not filing all, as good-faith attempts to comply with the ACA are looked upon more favorably by the IRS. Here, we’ll outline how BASIC can help with our late filing service, but first, who must file? Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) Employers with at least 50 full time equivalent employees […]
Important Tools & Resources For BASIC CDA Clients
February 22, 2021 in COBRA & Retiree Billing, Commuter Accounts, Education, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), Health Saving Accounts (HSA), HR Benefits, Wellness Accounts /by Simon CarlsonBASIC CDA The BASIC Consumer Driven Accounts (CDA) system is a fully connected way to manage benefits, whether you have one account or several. Access your accounts via the web portal, mobile app, or your BASIC Card. Clients If you’re a BASIC CDA client and want to take advantage of all the available features, you […]