The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides a 100 percent premium subsidy for continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) between April 1 and September 30, 2021, for certain assistance eligible individuals (AEIs). A part of an employer’s and plan… [Read more]
It’s Summertime! Let’s get grilling!
It’s summer time. Let’s Get Grilling. Sharp Health Plan offered up some yummy recipes to get us outside and grilling healthy food. Check this out! Grilled Barbecue Chicken With Pickled Green Bean Salad Prep time: 20 minutes / Total time: 1 hour Servings: 6 to 8 This tasty… [Read more]
Overcoming Stress and Burnout this Summer
Take steps to cope with stress Stress can show up from many directions. If nothing else has taught us anything the last 16 months, we have learned to cope with increased stress due to the upset of people’s routines, increased health worries and damaging finances…. [Read more]
Take Time For Yourself
Taking time for yourself Each of us is always juggling a handful of roles such as parenting, student, employee or caretaker. It may be that we are struggling with mental health issues or simply feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of everyday life. Nevertheless, it seems… [Read more]
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) – New Form for Employers
Effective January 1, 2021, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) applies to employers with five or more employees. Employers that have five or more employees must provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to eligible employees when leave is needed for the employee’s own… [Read more]
Most Common Causes of Disability
According to the Council for Disability Awareness, most people consider disability as something catastrophic happening—an injury on the ski slope, or a speeding car hurtling into theirs—and, for the most part assume it can never happen to them. It can be challenging for an employer… [Read more]
January is National Get Organized Month!
January is National Get Organized Month Many people don’t realize how much energy and focus they lose when they’re disorganized at work or at home. To keep a disorganized home or workspace from draining you: • Assess your spaces. When you enter your work or… [Read more]
COVID-19 Vaccination Phases
Because the U.S. supply of COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be limited at first, CDC is providing recommendations to federal, state, and local governments about who should be vaccinated first. CDC’s recommendations are based on those from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent panel… [Read more]
Fun and Healthy Recipe – Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
We’ve all put on a little weight through the holidays. Why not try a delicious, healthy zucchini muffin with chocolate shared by Sharp Health Plan? Prep time: 15 minutes / Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 24 mini muffins Nutrition facts per muffin: Calories = 116; Fat = 6.4 gram; Sugar… [Read more]
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to Expand in 2021
Effective January 1, 2021, California lawmakers will expand an employee’s ability to take family and medical leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) under SB 1383. Here’s what employers need to know: Currently, California businesses with 50 or more employees must provide eligible workers… [Read more]