Families First Coronavirus Response Act Archives

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

by Barrick Bollman and P. Kevin Connelly | Mar 24, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Employment, Health and Welfare Plans

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First) is now law and becomes effective April 2, 2020. For employers with less than 500 employees, and in certain situations for employees affected by coronavirus, Families First requires that employers provide two weeks of paid sick leave in certain situations and provide subsidized leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Tax credits will help to subsidize these requirements for affected employers. An outline of the legislation is provided.

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Mandates Employer-Provided Coverage for COVID-19 Testing

by Erin Steele, Jacob Mattinson and Megan Mardy | Mar 23, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans

As part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”), Congress eliminated patient cost-sharing for Coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic testing and testing-related services provided under any employer-sponsored group health plan. This impacts all employer plans, insured and self-funded, of all sizes. The provisions are effective as of March 18 and will continue on a temporary basis for at least 90 days unless extended by the Department Health and Human Services (HHS).

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