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NY State of Health Special Enrollment Period Extension
The Governor announced Sunday that the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended for an additional 30 days, through July 15, 2020. Please contact our office if you are in need of health insurance coverage at 585-347-1300.
Read MoreGovernor Cuomo Issues Mask Requirements
On April 12, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order stating that essential workers must wear face masks. The order takes effect beginning at 8pm on Wednesday, April 15th. The executive order specifically states: “For all essential businesses or entities, any employees who are present in the workplace shall be provided and shall wear face […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Updates
Effective March 20, 2020 we have dedicated a section of our Bene-Care website to the COVID-19 pandemic. This page will be continuously updated, and will provide employers and their employees with valuable resources to navigate the many recent regulation changes. Click here to access our COVID-19 Resources page. As always, if you have any specific […]
Read MoreNew Form I-9 Released
On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9. The form is dated 10/21/2019 and should be used immediately. USCIS is allowing employers a three-month grace period, however, during which the old form (dated 07/17/2017) may be used. By May 1, 2020, only the new form should […]
Read MoreKey ACA Taxes Repealed in 2020
OVERVIEW On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law a spending bill that prevents a government shutdown and repeals the following three taxes and fees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA): The Cadillac tax on high-cost group health coverage, beginning in 2020; The medical devices excise tax, beginning in 2020; and The health insurance […]
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