COVID-19 and Your Health Benefits

Please note: We are monitoring the situation closely and providing updates as quickly as possible. Some information on this page may be impacted by further guidance that has been provided since it was posted. The information on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, you should consult your own counsel.

Understanding the CARES Act and Coronavirus Relief - July 16, 2020

COVID-19 Series: IRS Notices 2020-29 and 2020-33 and How They Impact Savings & Spending Accounts - Password: 3z=&9*58    View the Slide Deck

COVID-19 Webinar Series: Federal Agency Guidance and How It Impacts COBRA - Password: 1x@E^g32    View the Slide Deck

COVID-19 Resource Library  - June 5, 2020

COVID-19 Relief for Employee Welfare Benefit Plans - May 21, 2020

IRS Guidance Provides Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexibility in Response to Coronavirus - May 13, 2020

COBRA FAQs Regarding IRS & DOL Deadline Extensions - May 13, 2020

IRS and DOL Provide Relief from Certain Time Deadlines for Participants & Health Plan Sponsors - April 30, 2020

Webinar with Q&A: COVID-19 and Its Impact on Health Plans, HSAs, and Cafeteria Plans - April 16, 2020

          Review our complete list of webinar Q & A's.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act - March 30, 2020

          How The Federal CARES Act Impacts Your Health FSA/HSA - This quick guide for health FSA and HSA participants explains how the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act impacts their plans.

DOL Issues New Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) - March 30, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Updated - March 25, 2020

HSA Contribution Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020 - March 25, 2020

President Trump Signs Emergency FMLA Leave & Paid Sick Leave Act - March 18, 2020

IRS Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing, Coverage, HSAs & Associated HDHPs - March 12, 2020

COVID-19 Response from Chard Snyder

At Chard Snyder, we consider the safety and wellbeing of our clients and associates to be paramount. Our service and leadership teams have been closely monitoring the global spread of COVID-19 and have been making proactive adjustments to our operations in order to ensure the continued service and expertise you count on.

In order to continue our commitment to you while minimizing risks to the wellbeing of our associates, we’ve:

  • leveraged our robust business continuity planning to ensure all systems are fully operational;
  • implemented remote working solutions for our associates wherever possible to sustain the full readiness of our workforce;
  • broadly leveraged remote, digital communications to ensure connectivity while we suspend all business travel; and
  • postponed and avoided scheduling group gatherings of associates and clients.

Our technology infrastructure offers us the resources and flexibility we need stay in close, personal contact with you and one another.

As this situation evolves, we’ll continue to update our practices and, where necessary, commit resources to support the needs of those who depend on us in both the near and long term. In the meantime, we’d like to share our wish that you, your family, and your colleagues remain well.

Feel free to contact us for additional support.