Beth Alcalde
Akerman LLP
Articles
Employers Concerned about State Abortion Access Restrictions Weigh Options for Medical Travel Reimbursements
USA - June 24 2022 There has never been an ERISA requirement to include elective abortion medical coverage in ERISA group health plans. Even so, many nationwide…
Biden Administration Signals MHPAEA Enforcement a Priority with Fiscal 2023 Budget
USA - June 15 2022 The Biden Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 serves as a warning to all plan issuers and administrators that enforcement of the…
Should You Consider Offering Cheaper Health Plan Coverage in 2022 for Vaccinated Employees?
USA - August 31 2021 If you still have unvaccinated workers in January, might you provide a financial incentive for employees to be vaccinated, by charging them higher…
ARPA COBRA Premium Subsidy - Time for Employer Plans to Update COBRA Notices
USA - April 22 2021 Employers should be busy preparing tailored COBRA continuation coverage notices for certain individuals, addressing complicated election and altered…
Considering Incentives for Employee COVID-19 Vaccines - Tips and Traps
USA - April 21 2021 Despite this week’s well-publicized hiccups with concerns having been raised about the safety of certain COVID-19 vaccines, our country’s march…
