The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021 and Other Legislative Updates – Spring, 2021 – A Special Off-Season Release!

Host Dorothy Cociu and Guest Marilyn Monahan of Monahan Law Office discuss the details of the $1.9 trillion relief package called the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021, as well as the changes to the Outbreak Period, which threw the health insurance industry into turmoil. Dorothy and Marilyn discuss the outbreak period and timeframe extensions from DOL/EBSA Relief Notice 2021-01, and dive into the details of the ARPA. They will update you on the overview of the relief package, and attempt to provide clarifications to the complicated COBRA premium assistance/subsidy rules and tax credits. In addition, they will discuss the Marketplace Advance Premium Tax Credit increases, small business tax credit, PPP modifications, support for restaurants, unemployment assistance, dependent FSA provisions, and updates to the paid family leave/paid sick leave provisions. Lastly, Marilyn will update you on California’s SB 95, a supplemental paid sick leave law. Show notes are provided to assist you with these complicated provisions.

Show Notes & Special Downloads

1. 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Poster (CA SB 95)
2. CA SB 95 Paid Sick Leave FAQs
3. ARPA COBRA Model General Notice
4. ARPA COBRA Model Alternative Election Notice
5. ARPA COBRA Model Extended Election Periods Notice
6. ARPA COBRA Model Notice of Premium Assistance Expiration Premium
7. Show Notes of Important Slides