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Archive: COVID-19
- March 9, 2021
CDC Provides Guidance on Fully Vaccinated People
The CDC defines people as fully vaccinated: Two weeks after received the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or two weeks after received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
- March 5, 2021
Indiana Teachers, Educators Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccine Through Federal Pharmacy Program
Teachers and educators in Indiana can now make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the federal pharmacy program.
- March 1, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed in the United States for use by individuals 18 years of age and older.
- March 1, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Returning Workforces and COVID-19 Vaccines HR Toolkit
The COVID-19 pandemic has been raging for months. In that time, many businesses have ceased operations out of safety concerns and have waited for the right opportunity to resume. Now, with COVID-19 vaccines becoming available, employers can finally start planning …
- March 1, 2021
Five Things to Know Regarding Newly Approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) was given to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this weekend, giving United States’ citizens a third option for a vaccination. The Associated Press reported that J&J will be shipping vaccine on Sunday night. The vaccine has …
- February 26, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: DOL Guidance on COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans
On Feb. 26, 2021, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 to provide guidance on the duration of the COVID-19-related relief regarding certain employee benefit plan deadlines during the Outbreak Period.
- February 25, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Clarifying Guidance for Health FSA and DCAP COVID-19 Relief
On Feb. 18, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-15 to clarify the application of temporary special rules for health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA).
- February 12, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Proposed Rules on Wellness Program Incentives Withdrawn
On Feb. 12, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) withdrew two proposed rules it previously issued in January 2021, on wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
- February 10, 2021
Wellness Wednesday: Tips to Keep Your Heart in Shape
Are you fitting in at least 150 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity per week? According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or 75 minutes …
- February 3, 2021
Wellness Wednesday: Don’t Be Sidelined By Heart Disease
Are you having trouble dealing with stress and anxiety about the COVID-19 vaccines? You’re not alone. Read more for ways to cope with stress and anxiety.
- February 2, 2021
Apex Hosts COVID-19 Vaccinations Webinar
Apex Benefits delivered factual COVID-19 vaccine information to more than 300 registrants during its COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace webinar on Thursday, January 28.
- January 28, 2021
Vaccine News Bulletin | 01/27/21 | IN Dept of Health
Catch the latest updates and news about COVID-19 vaccinations in Indiana from the Indiana Department of Health.