In this issue of DIRECTIONS, we have articles on the IRS tax credit guidance for FFRCA leave under ARPA, COBRA subsidy just the facts and notice reminder, a special announcement on an upcoming Gallagher Town Hall, and more! We have links to additional resources following the articles.

In this newsletter, you will find the following topics:

Compliance Alerts:

DOL Issues Guidance and Model Notices for ARPA COBRA Subsidy
April 8, 2021

American Rescue Plan Act Passed
March 10, 2021

DOL Releases Guidance on Outbreak Period Relief
March 1, 2021

Recorded Webcasts:

COBRA Connections Part II: ARPA Subsidies - What’s New?
April 26, 2021

COBRA Connections: ARPA Subsidies and Outbreak Period Relief – What Could Go Wrong?
March 29, 2021

Consolidated Appropriations Act Highlights for Employer-Sponsored Health and Welfare Plans
January 22, 2021