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Texas Gulf Coast bracing for Tropical Storm Beta
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/voluntary-evacuation-issued-for-galveston-county-bolivar-peninsula-ahead-of-ts-beta HOUSTON – A coastal flood watch has been issued along the Texas coast ahead of Tropical Storm Beta. A historically busy 2020 hurricane season, Tropical Storm Beta is the third tropical weather system to impact Texas so far this … Continue reading
Live Well, Work Well – Emergency Preparedness
Health and wellness tips for your work, home and life—brought to you by the insurance professionals at Hoffman Insurance Group, LLC Are You Prepared For An Emergency? Disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes can strike with little or … Continue reading
President Trump Issues Executive Orders Intending to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs
On July 24, 2020, President Trump issued several Executive Orders intending to lower prescription drug costs by (1) modifying anti-kickback laws to lower drug prices, (2) reducing trade barriers to increase importation of drugs and lower prices, and (3) improving … Continue reading
HURRICANE PREPARATION AT HOME
From June through November, hurricanes are at their peak. During a hurricane, heavy rains and catastrophic winds barrel through coastal areas and can severely damage or destroy homes and businesses. To help you plan and remain safe at home during … Continue reading
Client Alert – U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Final Rules Allowing Employer-Sponsored Health Plans to Decline to Cover Contraceptives Due to Moral or Religious Objections
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Final Rules Allowing Employer-Sponsored Health Plans to Decline to Cover Contraceptives Due to Moral or Religious Objections On July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Final Rules issued by the Department of Health … Continue reading
IRS Releases Updated Form 720 Used For PCORI Fee Payments
As we recently reported, on June 8, 2020, the IRS released the applicable PCORI fee for plan years ending between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. As we indicated in that alert, an updated Form 720 had not yet … Continue reading
IRS Relaxes Election Change, Other Rules for Cafeteria Plans and FSAs
As the country continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 National Emergency declared by President Trump on March 13, 2020, the IRS has provided some much needed guidance and relief for employees. On May 12, 2020, the IRS issued … Continue reading
Agencies Extend Deadline to Pay COBRA Premiums
Extend Certain Other ERISA and Internal Revenue Code Deadlines Due to COVID-19 The impacts of the COVID-19 National Emergency, as declared by President Trump on March 13, 2020, have been vast. As a result, many employers and employees are struggling … Continue reading
COVID-19 Essential Employees, Thank you
Private Passenger Auto Giveback Program
By Mercury Insurance April 8, 2020 Recognizing that many customers are driving their vehicles less as a result of shelter-in-place actions, Mercury plans to giveback 15% of monthly premiums for April and May 2020. This applies to all Mercury Private … Continue reading
