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“Free” COVID tests are causing headaches for employers

Business Management Daily

But the principle also applies if employees have flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Employees, on the other hand, would probably prefer safe harbor #1, since they incur no immediate out-of-pocket costs. One safe harbor, two options.

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act: 2021’s Employee Benefits Provisions

McNees

Here is what you should know: Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangements. Mid-Year Election Changes: The Act permits plans to allow employees to prospectively change their health or dependent care flexible spending arrangement elections without a change in status at any time in 2021.