On March 26, 2020 Indiana’s Governor Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-12, pursuant to his authority under Indiana’s Emergency Management and Disaster Law (IC 10-14-3), authorizing important changes to the Medicaid prior authorization and…
The Department of Labor (DOL) began issuing additional information on paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on March 25, 2020. Since then, the DOL has continued to provide updates to the Questions &…
Currently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) may authorize accelerated/advance payments when there is a disruption in claims submission and/or claims processing. CMS is also authorized to provide accelerated/advance payments…
[UPDATED April 17, 2020] The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “Act”) provides significant economic benefits to small businesses. One change will significantly expand the Section 7(a) loan program to include the Payroll…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “Act”) modifies the Internal Revenue Code to provide significant tax relief to businesses and individuals in response to the COVID pandemic. This alert summarizes the key aspects of these…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “Act”) provides significant benefits to employers and the workforce in all sectors of the economy. This alert summarizes key aspects of the Act.
Expanded Unemployment Benefits
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Until a few days ago, construction projects seemed to be moving forward notwithstanding the constant barrage of news involving COVID-19. However, a steadily increasing number of states and local units of government have begun considering, and…
INTRODUCTION
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) will provide emergency assistance to healthcare providers, individuals, families, and businesses affected by the novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”). Included in the CARES…
On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-12 which, among other things, extends the Indiana real and personal property tax exemption filing deadline from April 1 to June 30, 2020. With this Executive Order,…
The CARES Act provides for a number of provisions relevant to health care providers and access to health care services. Specifically, the legislation includes, among other forms of health care related relief, support for expansion of telehealth…
On March 25, 2020, the United States Senate – and on March 27, 2020, the United States House of Representatives – passed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act” (“CARES Act”) to provide relief to small businesses and consumers harmed…
The Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently published guidance clarifying the circumstances under which law enforcement, paramedics, other emergency personnel, and public health authorities…
