Insurance Policy & Payment Leniency in NYS Extended Until June 6, 2020
On May 7, 2020, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended the existing order prohibiting insurance carriers from terminating some policies, […]
Alert: New Classification Code for Temporary Change in Duties (COVID-19)
In recent, days, weeks, and months, a lot has rapidly changed. Lawley is dedicated to keeping you informed with pertinent […]
General COVID-19 Employer Resources
The following documents have been procured by Lawley Benefits University in regards to General COVID-19 Employer Resources. They are sorted […]
CARES Act Makes Changes for Health Plans
HIGHLIGHTS The CARES Act includes a variety of changes for group health plans and health insurance issuers. COVID-19 vaccines and […]
HIPAA Privacy Rules and the Coronavirus Outbreak
HIPAA PRIVACY RULE The HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to covered entities and their business associates. The Privacy Rule sets limits […]
Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes
HIGHLIGHTS Employers may be considering the following changes to their health plans: Waiving certain eligibility requirements for employees who are […]
Agency FAQs on Coronavirus-related Changes for Health Plans
HIGHLIGHTS The FFCRA and the CARES Act include a number of changes for health plans and health insurance issuers. Health […]
HDHPs Can Cover Coronavirus Costs Without a Deductible
Key Points Employer-sponsored group health plans must cover COVID-19 testing, without imposing a deductible, copayment or other cost sharing. HDHPs […]
Furloughs and Layoffs
The last thing employees and employers want is lost jobs. It means financial uncertainty for everyone involved, which is why […]
Employee Compensation and Benefits During Closures and Furloughs
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Employees are generally not required to be paid for time spent not working. Exceptions apply to exempt employees […]