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Medicaid Benefits during COVID-19 All states that wish to maintain a 6.2 Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (FMAP) must not terminate Medicaid benefits during the COVID-19 Pandemic, unless the enrollee volunteers. Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Pub. L. 116-127), individuals enrolled in Medicaid on March 18, 2020 are exempt from

SBEMP Webinar: Legal Land Mines in the Time of the Pandemic

In Part II of our SBEMP legal series learn about current employer law suits, employees’ rights under the CARES act, and novel legal theories that will set precedent for employers for years to come. Aired Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Legal Land Mines in the Time of

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

On Friday, June 5, 2020, the President signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) into law. This Act modifies the CARES Act and allows more loan forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. PPP loans are now operating under new regulations and deadlines. Business owners currently working under PPP

SBEMP Webinar with PSL

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR Or copy and paste this url in your browser: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8842197051468431375

Coachella Valley COVID-19 Testing Sites

May 27, 2020 Coachella Valley COVID-19 Testing Sites Desert Oasis Healthcare, 275 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs – Drive-up screening for Desert Oasis HMO patients only. Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week. Desert AIDS Project, 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs – Anyone who thinks they

CA Insurance Commissioner Orders Refunds of Premiums

May 22, 2020 INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ORDERS REFUNDS OF PREMIUMS California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered insurance companies to refund premiums for March and April, and May if Shelter in Place restrictions continue.  These refunds must be refunded no later than August 2020.  The Commissioner’s Order applies to the following impacted

Is Your Business Insured for COVID-19 Losses?

May 22, 2020 IS YOUR BUSINESS INSURED FOR COVID-19 LOSSES? Attention Business Owners: Due to COVID-19 related “business interruptions,” now is the time to review your insurance policies for potential coverage. You should obtain an inventory of insurance coverage that protects you during these difficult times. Contact your insurance agent/broker