The Impact of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act on
Employee Benefit Plans, Programs and Arrangements 

Date: May 6, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Type: Virtual Program
Cost: $125 Members | $160 Non-members

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Program Description

The COVID 19 outbreak has had a devastating impact on public health, as well as a host of second order effects on the U.S. and world economy. Businesses of all sizes are shedding workers and trimming costs. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provided much needed support to U.S. employers and employees in the form of enhanced unemployment insurance benefits, new federal emergency paid leave benefits and refundable tax credits for small businesses to defray the cost of the paid leave. These programs were expanded upon in the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

As a result, a myriad of questions have been flooding the in-boxes of benefits advisors, health care providers, insurance carriers and administrative service vendors of all stripes. This virtual, online program is designed to respond to those questions.

Attend this program to:

  • Learn about the provisions of the FFCRA and the CARES Act that affect employer-sponsored benefit plans, with an emphasis on health and welfare plans, pensions plans and severance arrangements.

  • Understand the handing of benefits in the event of furlough, layoffs and leave, the suspension or reduction of retirement benefits and the coverage of COVID-19 testing, among others.

  • Get your questions answered by experts! Register Now

Speakers

Alden Bianchi - Member / Chair, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice, Mintz Levin

David Guadagnoli - Tax Partner, Sullivan & Worcester LLP

George Thompson - Vice President, Employee Health & Benefits Compliance, Marsh & McLennan Agency of New England

 

NEEBC programs may qualify for CEBS continuing professional education (CPE) credit. 
Participants must determine if the program aligns with "CEBS Content Domain."