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April 24, 2020

President Signs Relief Bill

On April 24, 2020, the President signed legislation providing additional relief for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses, hospitals, and testing are the 3 areas receiving funding. Additional details

April 22, 2020

New COVID-19 Relief Package Expected Soon

The Senate has passed legislation to provide additional funding for relief from the effects of the coronavirus, and the House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Thursday, April 23rd. This package focuses on support for small businesses, hospitals, and expanded testing for COVID-19.

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April 16, 2020

New York State on PAUSE Extended to May 15th

On April 16th, 2020, Governor Cuomo extended the New York State on PAUSE executive order for 2 additional weeks. The 10-point policy closing schools and non-essential businesses and encouraging social distancing will continue through May 15th, 2020. Additional details

April 16, 2020

Notice to All Life Insurance Policyholders

An executive order issued by Governor Cuomo on March 7th, 2020 gives all life insurance policyholders an extended grace period to pay premiums if they demonstrate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other rights are included in the order which requires insurance carriers and brokers to provide notice of these rights. Required notice and additional details

April 16, 2020

SBA Paycheck Protection Loan Program On Hold

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has reached the $349 billion lending cap for the Paycheck Protection Program that was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Small Businesses who have filed loan applications will have to wait while congress debates whether to approve additional funding for the program. Additional details

April 16, 2020

Gov. Cuomo: New Yorkers Must Wear Face Masks in Public

Governor Cuomo issued an executive order on April 15th, 2020 that New Yorkers must wear a mask or cloth covering mouth and nose when in public and when social distancing can’t be maintained. The order applies to anyone over the age of two who can medically tolerate a face covering and takes effect at 8 pm on April 17th, 2020. Additional details

April 14, 2020

New Executive Order for NY Essential Businesses

Governor Cuomo has issued a new executive order for essential businesses in New York. Beginning at 8 pm on April 15th, 2020 these businesses must provide free face masks for employees who have direct contact with customers or the general public. Additional details

April 10, 2020

CARES Act Restores OTC Products to HSA-Eligibility

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act included language that restores the ability to use HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs to buy certain over-the-counter drugs and medical supplies without a prescription. It also adds menstrual products to the list of qualified medical expenses for the first time.

The Affordable Care Act had removed OTC drugs from the list of qualified medical expenses. Additional details

April 9, 2020

Excellus Waives Cost-sharing Related to COVID-19 Treatment

On April 2, 2020, Excellus announced that it will “waive out of pocket costs for COVID-19 medical testing, diagnosis and treatment for its fully insured employer groups, individual market qualified health plans and Medicare Advantage members for the next 60 days.” 

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April 9, 2020

FFCRA Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family Medical Leave

Effective April 1st, 2020 through December 31st, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires businesses with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid sick leave or expanded family medical leave for specific situations related to COVID-19.

Employers are reimbursed through tax credits for employee wages and for health premiums to maintain employee coverage during qualifying leave.

Covered employers must post a notice of employee rights in the workplace or email the notice to employees who are working remotely.


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