Benefits Review-Michelle’s Law (Pub. L. 110-381) Summery of Michelle’s Law: Michelle’s Law pertains to seriously ill or injured full-time college students may maintain dependent insurance coverage for up to 12 months, if their physician provides written documentation supporting the need for the medical leave. Medical Leave may mean the student is absent from school or […]
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HEART Act
Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act (HEART Act) On June 17th, President Bush signed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (the Heart Act). This new legislation affects the way payments are made to individuals who are called to serve in active military service and also affects the treatment of reservists […]
Compliance Alert – Optional Standard Mileage Rate for Medical Purposes
Benefits Review – Optional Standard Mileage Rate for Medical Purposes Compliance Alert Regarding 2008 Rate Increase for Mileage Reimbursement The IRS announced a new optional standard mileage rate for medical purposes. Effective July 1, 2008 the rate will increase from $.19 per mile to $.27 per mile. The new rate may be used to calculate the […]