Response may be required: Overage dependent policy change MESSA is updating our overage dependent guidelines to extend ALL coverage (dental, vision, medical and indemnity) until the end of the year or month a dependent turns 26, depending on your group’s policy. Impaired dependents may continue dental, vision, medical and indemnity coverage past the age of …
New supplemental plans provide cash for covered injuries, illnesses, hospitalizations MESSA is launching new supplemental benefits next month that can complement employee groups’ existing MESSA medical coverage. Beginning July 1, MESSA members can choose from an accident, critical illness or hospital indemnity plan, or purchase a discounted bundle. Alternately, groups can bargain an employer-paid bundle …
New MESSA Service: Employee assistance program (EAP) MESSA has partnered with Ulliance to bring you and your employees the Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program (EAP). When life gets too challenging, MESSA and Ulliance can help. For your employees, this EAP provides confidential, around-the-clock counseling to help employees manage workplace stress, address personal concerns and …
Helpful information for administering the ARPA COBRA subsidy Helpful information and guidance regarding administering the ARPA COBRA subsidy for your employees is now available at the U.S. Department of Labor website. This site provides information for employers, such as, frequently asked questions, model notices, and other related items. Click here to access this site. If …
MESSA subsidy for continuation of coverage – temporarily suspended The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides full COBRA premium assistance for eligible individuals from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. During this time, employers will be responsible for these COBRA premiums. And, employers will recover the cost of the coverage by claiming a …
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and COBRA premium assistance On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) into law. Among its many provisions, the ARPA provides full COBRA premium assistance for eligible individuals from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. The departments responsible for enforcement of the …
MESSA + Meijer offering COVID-19 vaccine to preK-12 staff MESSA is teaming up with Meijer to help more preK-12 teachers and support staff get the COVID-19 vaccine at their local Meijer pharmacy. Starting Mar. 8, 2021, local Meijer pharmacies will streamline the process for preK-12 school staff to help them get a COVID-19 vaccine quickly …
1095-B tax forms Tax form 1095-B provides proof that an employee and their family had health insurance during the year. Beginning with the 2019 tax year, the government no longer requires tax form 1095-B to be filed with individual tax returns. This continues to be the case for the 2020 tax year. Therefore, a 1095-B …
MESSA LMS and Prescription Drug Plan rates effective Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2021 We are pleased to share that the 2021 rates for the MESSA LMS medical plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Medicare Part D group prescription drug plan are less than the 2020 rates. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the …
2020 MESSA Virtual Summits – – Register now! MESSA Virtual Summits are coming your way, live and online via Zoom. Mark your calendar and join MESSA staff and local field representatives for an interactive experience with real-time chat and Q&A after each session. Topics will include: How we rate COVID-19 impacts Telehealth Pharmacy MESSA roadmap …