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Resources to Keep You Informed

BCI is continuing to monitor the spread of coronavirus and the response of our cities and Federal Government closely. We are committed to the health and well-being of our clients, vendors and other partners. In this unprecedented time, it is essential to have updated and accurate resources. Therefore, we have created this page and will update it frequently. Please feel free to contact us with any questions and we will overcome this pandemic together.

Below you will find timely resources related to insurance, human resources, and updates from BCI’s leaders.

United States Government

• Families First Response Act: Questions and Answers

• Families First Response Act: Fact Sheet for Employers

• Families First Response Act: Fact Sheet for Employees

• Division B-Emergency Appropriations for Coronavirus Health Response and Agency Operations

• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

• The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Title-By-Title Summary

• State-By-State Health Department Information About COVID-19

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19

• Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (EEOC)

• Information for Travelers

• Department of Labor Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Furloughs and Other Reductions in Pay and Hours Worked Issues

• Texas Workforce Commission: Preventing and Managing Layoffs

• Texas Workforce Commission: Information on COVID-19 for Employers

• Texas Workforce Commission: Unemployment Benefits

• FAQ: Coronavirus Legislation

• Protection For American Workers

• COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips

World Health Organization (WHO)

• Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

• Situation Reports

• Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

• Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities With Local COVID-19 Transmission

• Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

• Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist

• What to Do If You Are Sick With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Houston-Based Resources

• Coronavirus Testing Information

• Kelsey-Seybold COVID-19 Screening and Testing Information

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic

Kaiser Family Foundation

• Private Health Coverage of COVID-19: Key Facts and Issues

• Medicaid Emergency Authority Tracker: Approved State Actions to Address COVID-19

Mayo Clinic

• Is worry about COVID-19 disrupting your life?

Information for Small Business Owners

• SBA CARES Flow Chart

• SBA PPP Borrowers Fact Sheet

• SBA PPP Overview

• SBA Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act

• US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Loan

Society for Human Resource Management

• SHRM Government Affairs Team’s analysis of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

The Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19 is provided by our partner Zywave.

The Important Updates on Coronavirus and the Workplace is provided by our partner Zywave.

Aetna

• Overall Updates (Aetna)

• 2-50 AFA Teladoc $0 copay

• Teladoc FAQ Talk to a Doctor for Free

• Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) for Small Group Health plan options for small business owners during COVID-19 pandemic

• Aetna Commercial Employers 100+ Insured and Self-Funded FAQ

• Aetna offers a Special Enrollment Period opt-in for Aetna Commercial-insured and Small Group Aetna Funding Advantage customers

• COVID-19 Business Continuity - Capabilities Flyer

Ameritas

• Overall Updates (Ameritas)

• Ameritas Coronavirus FAQ

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

• Overall Updates (BCBSTX)

• COVID-19 Resources, Ancillary Coverage and Assistance, BenefitWallet Updates

• Special Enrollment Period and Resources for Group Members Losing Coverage

• BCBSTX Waiving Prior Authorization for Transfers to Post-acute Facilities

• Financial Relief Program to Help New and Existing Insured Customers

Builder Associations of Texas

• Overall Updates (OneDigital)

• Help Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses

• Getting Started with Teladoc

• Reasons to use Teladoc

• Teladoc: Corona Virus FAQs

Cigna

• Overall Updates (Cigna)

Equitable (formerly AXA)

• Coronavirus FAQs

Humana

• Overall Updates (Humana)

• COVID Employer FAQ

• Humana Expands Telehealth Access

• Humana to Waive Medical Costs Related to Coronavirus Treatment

Guardian

• Overall Updates (Guardian)

• FAQ about Guardian’s Response to COVID-19

• Guardian to cover employees with reduced work hours

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through July 31, 2020

Individual Coverage

• Special Enrollment Period - Valid Documents Chart

Kelsey-Seybold

• COVID-19 Screening and Testing Information

Medicare

• Overall Updates (Medicare)

• COVID-19 letter to Medicare Clients

• Part B Enrollment and Social Security

• Protecting Seniors: Avoiding Coronavirus Scams and Phishing

• Important Information on Beneficiary Eligibility

Memorial Hermann

• Overall Updates (Memorial Hermann)

• Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for all Commercial and Hybrid HMO and PPO members

• COVID-19 FAQs

MetLife

• Overall Updates (MetLife)

• Frequent Asked Questions COVID-19 Preparedness

• MetLife Announces No Rate Increase for Groups with <500 Lives

Mutual of Omaha

• Overall Updates (Mutual of Omaha)

National General

• Overall Updates (National General)

• COVID-19 Employer FAQs

Sun Life

• Overall Updates (Sun Life)

Texas Department of Insurance

• TDI emergency rule makes it easier to get medication refills

Paychex

• Overall Updates (Paychecx)

• Coronavirus Comm-Business Continuity Plan

• Funding, tax credits, and paid leave laws expanded to respond to COVID-19 pandemic

• State-by-State COVID-19 Resource Pages

Principal

• Overall Updates (Principal)

UnitedHealthcare

• Overall Updates (UnitedHealthcare)

• Broker FAQs

• Consultant FAQs

• Employer FAQs

• Special Enrollment Period FAQs

Practical Issues for Employers in Navigating the New Federal Emergency Paid FMLA and Sick Leave Mandates

• To view the above recorded webinar, register on Littler’s website

The Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program for Businesses

• To view the above recorded webinar, go to Paychex’s site

Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Loan Program

• To view the above recorded webinar, go to NFP’s site

COVID-19 Employer Advisory Session: How Employers Can Make the Most of a $2 Trillion-Dollar Economic Lifeline

• To view the above recorded webinar, go to OneDigital’s site

Application Materials for SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program Are Now Available

• To view the above recorded webinar, go to OneDigital’s site

COVID-19 HR Solutions Updates & FAQ

• To view the above recorded webinar, go to NFP’s site

COVID-19 Benefits Compliance Updates & FAQ

• To view the above recorded webinar, go to NFP’s site