Latest News on COVID-19
OSHA Revises Business Procedures as Businesses Reopen
Posted by Robert Broome, Jr. on May 28, 2020
OSHA Revises Inspection Procedures as Businesses Reopen During the coronavirus pandemic, OSHA has been prioritizing inspections related to COVID-19 in high risk workplaces where employees work directly with, or have a high likelihood to work with, COVID-19 patients. OSHA has now adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA requirements as states begin reopening their economies. There […]
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Return to Work, PPP, and Other Information Updates
Posted by Andrew Kaiser on May 15, 2020
With more and more opening up and the beginning of different kinds of return to work and PPP questions, this update will hopefully give you additional information and clarity going into the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your agent or account manager: Recall to Work […]
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Positive Feedback from Our Clients
Posted by Amanda Riley on May 8, 2020
“I sincerely appreciate your (Lori and David) guidance and expertise yesterday, on our call. To have access to such qualified expertise in such unforeseen times, is an invaluable resource. Thank you for guiding me through my questions/issues relating to PPP loans. Broome Associates and Eben Concepts have been wonderful business partners to our company, and […]
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What is Telemedicine?
Posted by Lori Alala on April 28, 2020
Combating the Coronavirus with Telemedicine What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. It allows long-distance patient and clinician contact, care, advice, reminders, education, intervention, monitoring, and remote admissions. Telemedicine provides a value-added benefit that reduces healthcare costs and gives members 24/7/365 access to U.S. […]
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COVID-19 and your business webinar: PPP Fund Utilization – Chamber of Commerce
Posted by Lori Alala on April 28, 2020
View Webinar HERE The Chamber has taken a very proactive position during this difficult time and we are thankful for their leadership and dedication to serving all businesses in our community. The Chamber is offering a Webinar this Thursday, April 30th at 10 am that will be facilitated by Lindsay Keisler and Lori Alala, and […]
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Carrier FAQs
Aetna: click here
BCBSNC: click here
Cigna: FAQ Document 1 ; FAQ Document 2
UHC: FAQ Document 1 ; FAQ Document 2
Resource Links
Employer Resource Links
Federal Resources:
Department of Labor(DOL) https://www.dol.gov
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- Department of Labor (DOL)- Wage and Hour - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
- Temporary Rule: Paid Leave Under the FFCRA
- FAQ on FFCRA -https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
- FLSA https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa
- Emergency Paid Leave (EPL) and Emergency Family & Medical Leave Act extension poster (EFMLA)- https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf
- US Department of Treasury https://home.treasury.gov
- Top-Line overview of the Paycheck Protection Program https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP%20--%20Overview.pdf-
- Borrower Application From (Updated 4/2/20) https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-Borrower-Application-Form-Fillable.pdf
- Interim Final Rule SBA 2000-0015 https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP--IFRN%20FINAL.pdf
- 4/17/20 Q&A on PPP https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf
- NC Department of Commerce Employment Security (unemployment filing) https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment
- NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI) https://www.ncdoi.gov/
- Department of Labor (DOL)- Wage and Hour - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
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- US Small Business Administration (SBA) https://www.sba.gov
- SBA Coronavirus Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
- SBA Corona Virus Relief Funding Programs https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
- US coronavirius.Gov https://www.coronavirus.gov
- US Small Business Administration (SBA) https://www.sba.gov
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-business-response.html
- World Health Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) https://www.cms.gov/outreach-education/partner-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-partner-toolkit
- Social Security Administration (SSA) https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
North Carolina Resources:
- NC Governor’s Office https://www.nc.gov/covid19
- NC Department of Commerce Employment Security (unemployment filing) https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment
- NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI) https://www.ncdoi.gov/
Local Resources:
- Catawba Chamber of Commerce https://catawbachamber.org/covid19/
- SBTDC http://www.sbtdc.org/
Employee Wellbeing:
- Optum https://optumeap.com/
Individual Resource Links
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) IRS.gov
- Economic Stimulus Payments https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center
- Get my Payment (economic recovery payment tracker) https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment?fbclid=IwAR3cCBA3ORqXVyFeOhPEj39e3GyYfD2zCL1uiJXYHa2JL94xdHWNFsUi0Yk
- Where is my refund https://www.irs.gov/refunds
- Health Insurance Market Place and the ACA Covid-19 impact Q&A
- Asbestos- Information for people battling Cancer
Misc. Resource Links
- John’s Hopkins Coronavirus Case Tracker (down to county) https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
- DIY Face Masks https://files.constantcontact.com/96fee86f001/3dda9a34-4137-49d3-bd87-8b3b7ffa71e7.pdf
- Free Livestream & Virtual Concerts https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams
Carrier Communication and Resources
Medical Carriers
- Aetna https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/member-rights-resources/covid19.html
- BCBSNC https://blog.bcbsnc.com/2020/02/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus/
- BCBSSC Blue Choice Healthplan SC https://www.southcarolinablues.com/web/public/brands/sc/members/live-healthy/blog/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=covid19&utm_source=shortener
- Cigna https://www.cigna.com/
- United Healthcare- https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/covid-19
Ancillary Carriers
- Principal- https://www.principal.com/insurance-coverage-and-covid-19
- Guardian https://www.guardianlife.com/covid-19/helping-brokers-employers-understand-covid-19-coronavirus
- Unum https://www.unum.com/covid-19
- Companion
- Lincoln Financial Group- https://www.lfg.com/public/covid-19guidance
Personal Auto Carriers
Click on the links below to learn more about premium adjustments from these Personal Auto Carriers: