Earlier this week, President Biden announced that his administration increased its goal for COVID-19 vaccinations to 200 million vaccines within his first 100 days in office. As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, many companies are offering incentives to their employees, such as paid time off and bonus payments, to encourage ...
With COVID-19 vaccination more available with each passing day and President Biden’s statement that all adults in the U.S. will be eligible for vaccination by May 1, 2021, employers are facing difficult questions in regard to their workforce. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about employees and vaccination:
Can an employer ...
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted a National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on enforcement efforts for companies that put the largest number of workers at risk of contracting COVID-19. OSHA has identified establishments with certain NAICS codes and having an elevated illness rate as reflected ...
On March 10, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued revised guidance for nursing home safety standards and visitation recommendations in light of the administration of millions of COVID-19 vaccinations to nursing home residents and staff. The updated guidance allows for responsible indoor visitation at all times and for ...
On March 18, 2021, Governor Andy Beshear announced that beginning on March 22, all Kentuckians 50 years and older can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments. He also said that all Kentuckians ages 16 and older will be able to sign up by April 12. Three new regional vaccination locations are also opening, bringing the number of vaccination ...
On March 15, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that it is increasing the Medicare reimbursement rate for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. This higher payment is intended to support the expansion of administration of the vaccine, including establishing and expanding vaccination sites, conducting patient ...
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) was signed into law. Among other items, this $1.9 trillion package contains provisions to expand access to health insurance coverage, lower healthcare insurance costs, and make healthcare more accessible. The legislation also provides new funding for rural hospitals and ...
As with any new presidential administration there is always a period of out with the old and in with the new. Many of you may have noticed the flurry of news reports regarding changes or new hires made by the new administration. If you’re anything like me, at this point you are probably a bit annoyed with the constant buzzing of your phone or ...
In light of the decline in COVID-19 cases and with more Kentuckians receiving their COVID vaccines, the Supreme Court of Kentucky issued two new orders to ease restrictions on in-person court access. Orders 2021-06 and 2021-07 replace Orders 2021-01 and 2021-02 respectively. Highlights from the new orders are below:
Court Facilities. The ...