
PPE Now Considered Qualified Medical Expense

The IRS recently announced that personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e., masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes, are treated as medical care under Code §213(d); as such, individuals may seek reimbursement under FSA and HSA plans for PPE expenses for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The run-out […]
Mon Apr 12, 4:18pm Share
American Rescue Plan and Impacts to COBRA

If you self-administer the COBRA benefits at your business and you have been waiting for the DOL model notices and guidance involving the new COBRA premium subsidies under the American Rescue Plan Act click the link here. If you have any questions on eligibility or administration of the COBRA […]
Thu Apr 8, 4:16pm Share
COBRA and Dependent Care Changes Effective April 1, 2021

The new legislation signed into law by President Biden, known as The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, has important COBRA provisions that apply to self-funded and fully insured group health plans. The law also contains important provisions that apply to dependent care assistance provided through an employer’s Section 125 […]
Tue Mar 23, 5:16am Share
Zach Ward Joins McGill

Zachary L. Ward joined McGill Gotsdiner Workman & Lepp as an associate on March 22, 2021. He has over seven years of experience in a wide variety of practice areas. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, receiving a degree in Banking, Finance, and Investment […]
Sun Mar 21, 5:19pm Share