Biden Administration Extends National Emergency for Another Year
Introduction On February 18, 2022, President Biden formally extended the COVID-19 National Emergency for up to another year. The National Emergency first … Read More >
California Governor Newsom signed New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (CA SPSL) Bill Into Law
Background: Newsom’s prior CA SPSL via Senate Bill 95 expired on September 30, 2021 and it applied to employers with 26 or more … Read More >
UPDATE – Additional Guidance released for Health Plan Coverage of Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Tests
The Department of Labor (DOL), Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of the Treasury (Treasury) [collectively, “the … Read More >
California (CA) Senate Bill 510 Requires Health Plans to Expand Coverage of COVID-19 Testing
This week has certainly been abuzz with news and activity related to COVID-19. In light of all the new changes, … Read More >
US Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s ETS, Upholds CMS Vaccine Mandate on Health Care Facilities
On Thursday, January 13, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled on the two cases they heard … Read More >
Health Plans Must Cover OTC COVID Tests
On Monday, January 10, regulators issued FAQ Part 51 giving health plans just four days advance notice to implement mandatory … Read More >
EEOC Adds New Section to FAQ Guidance When COVID-19 May Be a Disability for Employment Purposes
On July 26, 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued Guidance on … Read More >
Vaccine Mandate Court Updates as of December 18, 2021
Health Care Sector We have previously mentioned that the vaccine mandate on workers at most health care facilities accepting Medicare/Medicaid … Read More >
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Boosters for Teens Ages 16 and 17
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster … Read More >
President Biden Announces COVID-19 Winter Action Plan
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the White House announced President Biden’s plans to combat COVID-19 this winter. The action plan … Read More >