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Employers can help employees with unexpected expenses that incur during times of need with TASC’s Emergency Response Benefits such as:
Emergency Expense Reimbursement Account
Emergency Expense HRA
Emergency Loan Account
Employee Crisis Fund Account
Back-Up Care Reimbursement Account
Home Office Account
Each of these tailored account options are employer-funded and employer-designated. Employers set their own terms and conditions in the plan design for employees. Offering these benefit accounts provides an additional way for employers to assist their employees during trying times.
Many brokers and their small group clients are considered sole proprietors by the IRS. The good news...independent contractors and sole proprietors can qualify for low-cost, forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Now is a good time to apply for a PPP loan. With the April 24th signing of thelatest coronavirus relief legislation by President Trump, an additional $310 billion is available through the Small Business Administration,
Answers to specific questions about PPP loans for independent contractors and sole proprietors can be found here.
Reminder: no matter their business structure, most of your employer clients are eligible for these low-cost, forgivable PPP loans to fund their health insurance premium contributions and other business expenses. Get the details.
IN THIS ISSUE
Identify The Least
Expensive Plans in
Each Region ---------------------------------
TASC Emergency
Response Benefits ---------------------------------
Independent Contractors
and Sole Proprietors
Can Qualify for Low-Cost,
Forgivable PPP Loans ---------------------------------
COVID-19 Carrier
Response Guides
IMPORTANT DATES April 29 • NVAHU Annual CE Day --------------------------------- April 30 • Application Deadline:
- Blue Shield of CA
- Principal
- Reliance Standard
- UnitedHealthcare --------------------------------- May 5 • Application Deadline - DeltaCare
- MetLife --------------------------------- May 6 • GGAHU/NAHU
Webinar --------------------------------- May 7 • Application Deadline
- UnitedHealthcare --------------------------------- May 12 • Application Deadline
- Humana --------------------------------- May 14 • DCAHU Health Care
Summit
• IEAHU Webinar & CE
• SBAHU Fundraiser --------------------------------- May 15 • Application Deadline
- Beam Dental
- Choice Builder
- Covered California
for Small Business
- Delta Dental --------------------------------- May 19 • VCAHU Short Talks --------------------------------- May 29 • Application Deadline
- Blue Shield of CA
- Principal --------------------------------- June 8 and 9 • EIC20 Ease Innovation
Virtual Conference --------------------------------- June 11 • IEAHU Lunch & CE --------------------------------- June 12 • SDAHU Golf
Tournament --------------------------------- June 25 • SVAHU
John Bobincheck
Golf Classic --------------------------------- June 27 • NAHU Convention --------------------------------- July 8 • GGAHU Annual
Sales Symposium --------------------------------- July 17 • LAAHU Annual
Symposium --------------------------------- July 29 • SAHU Virtual
Business Expo --------------------------------- August 5 • CAHU Annual Women's
Leadership Summit --------------------------------- August 14 • OCAHU Celebration of
Women in Business
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As always, we'll keep you informed about healthcare reform issues and news affecting you and your clients. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you succeed.
