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- IRS Issues 2009 Version of Pub. 502 (Medical and Dental Expenses)
- From the December 03, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- The IRS has released the latest version of Publication 502 (Pub. 502), which describes what medical expenses are deductible by taxpayers on their 2009 federal income tax returns. (Under Code Section 213(a), a taxpayer may claim a deduction for ...
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- When COBRA coverage ends early, can the HIPAA certificate be sent with the COBRA termination notice?
- From the November 19, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- QUESTION: We would like to provide the notice of termination of COBRA coverage together with the HIPAA certificate of creditable coverage. Is this permissible and, if so, are there any differences between the delivery requirements for COBRA notices of termination ...
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- IRS Explains How COBRA Premium Subsidy Is Reimbursed When Subsidy Exceeds the Employer's Payroll Tax Liability
- From the November 12, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), assistance eligible individuals pay a reduced COBRA premium equal to 35% of a plan’s COBRA premium. For COBRA coverage provided under federal law, the employer pays the other ...
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- DOL's Expedited Review of Health Plan's Denial of ARRA COBRA Premium Subsidy Upheld by Court
- From the November 05, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- The union-sponsored health plan in this case denied an individual’s request to receive the 65% COBRA premium subsidy available for “assistance eligible individuals” under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The plan ...
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- Court Refuses to Impose Separate Penalties for Multiple Beneficiaries Affected by a Single COBRA Notice Violation
- From the November 05, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- After the employee in this case was terminated, his employer sent him a timely COBRA election notice. Believing that it was legally inadequate because it was missing certain information, the employee wrote “void” on it and sent it ...
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- New Law Expands FMLA Leave Rights for Employees Who Are Relatives of Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces
- From the October 29, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- The President has signed defense-related legislation that includes amendments to the FMLA’s provisions regarding qualifying exigency leave and covered servicemember leave for employees who are relatives of servicemembers. Here are highlights of the changes that are likely ...
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- Employer That Did Not Comply With Health Plan's COBRA Notice Requirements Is Not Entitled to Stop-Loss Reimbursement
- From the October 22, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- This case involved employees who incurred large health care expenses while on approved 90-day leaves of absence. The employer sought reimbursement for the excess expenses under the stop-loss policy issued in connection with its self-funded health plan. ...
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- When is a qualified beneficiary's COBRA election late?
- From the October 08, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- QUESTION: We received a former employee’s mailed COBRA election a few days after the 60-day election period permitted by our group health pan. Is it safe to treat it as late and refuse to provide COBRA coverage? ...
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- No COBRA for Former Spouse Who Did Not Provide Timely Notice of Divorce
- From the October 01, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- The health plan in this case became aware of a participant’s divorce several months after it became final. The plan then notified the participant’s former spouse that she was not entitled to COBRA because the plan ...
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- Former Employees Have No Claim Against Bankrupt Employer for Unpaid Medical Bills, But Can Seek Unpaid Employee Health Premiums
- From the October 01, 2009 EBIA Weekly
- Just weeks before filing for bankruptcy, the employer in this case failed to pay the employer and employee portions of insurance premiums to the insurer of its health plan, and the insurer terminated coverage. Former employees who had regular or ...
