DOL Issues Updated FFCRA Regulations In Light Of Recent Federal Court Decision

September 15, 2020

On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a temporary rule updating certain FFCRA regulations. The temporary rule is scheduled to be published on... Read more »

Alera Group’s Lisa Allen Invited to Join U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA Advisory Council

August 27, 2020

Allen is Only Expert Chosen to Represent the Insurance Industry Lisa Allen, Senior Compliance Consultant at Alera Group, has been named to the U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA Advisory... Read more »

Alera Group Acquires FNL Insurance Group

August 20, 2020

Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management firm, announced today that is has acquired FNL Insurance Group. For over 40 years, FNL... Read more »

Alera Group Acquires Banasky Insurance Inc.

August 18, 2020

P&C Firm Marks Alera Group’s Expansion into Utah Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management firm, announced today that it... Read more »

President Trump Issues Executive Orders Intending to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

August 3, 2020

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... Read more »

Alera Group Appoints Jim Wochele as Vice President, Sales Development

July 1, 2020

Alera Group is excited to announce that Jim Wochele has recently been appointed as its national Vice President of Sales Development, effective June 29, 2020. Wochele will oversee sales training &... Read more »

As HHS Finalizes Its Updated §1557 Rules, the United States Supreme Court Rules Title VII Protects Individuals From Discrimination Due To Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

June 17, 2020

On June 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released its Final Rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act which, among other things, modifies the... Read more »

Legal Alert: IRS Releases Updated Form 720 Used For PCORI Fee Payments

June 16, 2020

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... Read more »

Alera Group Releases Results of COVID-19 Employer Pulse Survey: Phase 2

June 16, 2020

One-Third of All Employers Furloughed Employees Yet Nearly 85% Plan to Bring Back Workers Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth... Read more »

REMINDER: PCORI Fees Due By July 31, 2020

June 8, 2020

Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) should keep in mind the upcoming July 31, 2020 deadline for paying fees that fund the... Read more »