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VantagePoint Waives New COBRA Administration Fees for 6 Months* Furloughs, layoffs, and COBRA rules Did you know? When the carriers revert to their eligibility minimum this creates a COBRA event. If a furloughed employee is ultimately discharged this creates a COBRA event. If a full-time employee returns on a part-time basis, this creates a COBRA …

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Amid all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, VantagePoint Benefit Administrators wants you to know that we are here for you. Our offices are open, working remotely, but fully functional and available to help you and your employees navigate through these unprecedented times.

How does it affect benefit eligibility? Even though the words furlough, layoff, and reduction in force are used interchangeably, their true meanings are quite different. Be prepared to answer employee questions, or amend your plans, before making an announcement about unpaid time off. Furlough Furlough requires employees to work fewer hours or take a certain …

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