Annual Dental Check During COVID-19
If you’re like most folks you planned your first annual dental check-up for April. Unfortunately, with Minnesota sheltering in place until May 4 it is […]
Employer FAQ
Navigating Employee Benefits during COVID-19 Q: If employee eligibility changes due to hours, furlough or layoff what happens to their coverage? A: Employers will have the […]
Minnesota’s health plans have agreed to waive costs for treatment of COVID-19.
Minnesota’s health plans have agreed to waive costs for treatment of COVID-19. Minnesotans with commercial insurance—including individuals, small businesses, and some large businesses—are now eligible […]
Responding To Slowdowns Caused By Coronavirus
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is impacting the travel and hotel industry, restaurants, events, and many other services to varying degrees — with ripple effects to virtually […]
Handling Employee Terminations
Dealing with employee terminations is one of the most challenging employee situations that managers have to deal with is discharging an employee based on cause […]
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)
Following the US Senate’s unanimous vote late Wednesday March 25, 2020, the US House of Representatives passed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” […]
Medica COVID-19 Response Provider FAQ
Medica COVID-19 Response Provider FAQ For the latest health care news and guidance on this topic, refer to the CDC website. Is Medica reviewing/updating its […]
Important Update for Employers: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 18, the federal government passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), an emergency bill releasing $250 billion for direct payments to Americans […]
Benafica Employee Benefits – Coronavirus Employer FAQ
It has been an unimaginable few weeks as our world faces historic challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic. Benafica is dedicated to keeping you informed about […]
CDC Situation Update
CDC is responding to a pandemic of respiratory disease spreading from person-to-person caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The disease has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). This situation […]