As a risk management organization, our highest priority is the health and safety of our employees, clients, and communities. In an effort to provide critical tools and resources to our clients and communities, we have launched this resource website to help navigate the unprecedented challenges you may be presented with. As we continue to monitor ongoing developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), please know that we have robust business continuity plans in place to continue providing exceptional, uninterrupted service while helping our customers and employees stay safe. If you have a question you don’t see addressed, please contact your CSC representative. We will always be here when you need us.
Where you can get more information
We encourage everyone to visit the CDC COVID-19 Portal for a variety of information. It is available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
Newest Posts
- New – President Biden Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Federal Employees and Large Employers
- New – Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Fully Approved by FDA
- New – Protect Yourself from Delta with a COVID-19 Vaccine
- New – Biden to Require Nursing Home Staff Vaccinations
- CDC Urges COVID-19 Vaccinations for Pregnant Individuals
- Protect Yourself from Delta with a COVID-19 Vaccine
- Protecting Yourself From the Delta Variant With a COVID-19 Vaccine
- The Delta Variant and Return-to-Work COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
- OSHA Will Not Amend COVID Healthcare ETS After CDC Reversed Face Mask Guidance
- Protecting Yourself From the Delta Variant
- Managing Work-From-Home Paranoia
- Understanding Long-term Effects of COVID-19
- Understanding the Coronavirus Delta Variant
- CDC Urges Schools to Fully Reopen in the Fall, Releases New Guidance
- 5 Ways to Cope With Pandemic Re-entry Anxiety
- Mask Guidelines Unchanged Even as Delta Variant Spreads
- COVID-19 MRNA Infographic
- Choosing Safer Activities
- What Your Test Results Mean
- USHHS COVID vs Allergies
- How To Collect NMT Specimen for COVID-19
- How To Collect Anterior Specimen for COVID-19
- What You Need to Know About Your Vaccine Card
- COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People with Allergies
- Protect Your Health – Limit Drinking During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC to Vaccinated Americans – You Can Travel Freely, but Stay Cautious
- CDC Study Finds Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines 90% Effective in Real-world Conditions
- 5 Tips for Talking About COVID-19 Vaccines With Friends and Family
- COVID-19 Exchange Special Enrollment Period Extended
- COVID-19 in Children and Teens
- What to Expect at Your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment
- How to Talk About COVID-19 Vaccines With Friends and Family
- CDC Relaxes 6-foot Physical Distancing Rule to Encourage School Reopenings
- COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults and People at Higher Risk
- Understanding the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan
- President Biden Eases Nursing Home COVID-19 Restrictions
- Comparing the American Rescue Plan to Previous COVID-19 Relief Bills – Infographic
- President Biden Directs States to Make All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine by May 1
- Understanding the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan
- CDC Says Mask Use Is Associated With Decline in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
- CDC Recommendations for When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
- CDC Recommendations for Small Gatherings During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC Issues Long-Awaited Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
- Identifying Misinformation About COVID-19 Vaccines
- How You Can Help Stop the Spread of COVID 19 Video
- Traveling Amid COVID-19
- FDA Says Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe and Effective
- Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Newborn Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
- News Brief – COVID-19 To Have Residual Impacts on Personal Insurance
- Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
- Three Ways to Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams (Infographic)
- CDC Issues Operational Strategy for Reopening Schools
- CDC Urges Public to Avoid Travel
- CDC Updates Quarantine Recommendations for Vaccinated Individuals
- Considerations for Returning to Work Amid COVID-19
- CDC Says Double-Masking Offers Additional Protection Against COVID-19
- CDC Recommendations for At-Home COVID-19 Testing
- Caring For Your Baby If You Have COVID-19
- Keep Your Baby Healthy and Safe
- Pregnant? Care For You and Your Baby
- How To Safely Breastfeed If You Have COVID-19
- CDC Order Requires Masks While Traveling Domestically
- Exchange Special Enrollment Provided Due to COVID
- COVID-19 Vaccination Side Effects
- What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
- Fast Facts About the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
- What You Need to Know About the COVID 19 Vaccines- Video
- Why COVID 19 Vaccines Are Important- Video
- Fast Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines
- Facts about COVID-19 vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccination What To Do Before, During and After
- COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs
- Continuing the Journey of a COVID-19 Vaccine
- CDC Recommendations for Who Should Get Vaccinated First
- COVID 19 Vaccine Side Effects
- COVID 19 Vaccine Myths
- Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Stimulus Stimulus
- What You Need To Know About the New Strain of COVID-19
- 5 HR Trends to Monitor in 2021
- Proposed Rules Would Amend Requirements for Wellness Program Incentives
- DOL Issues New Guidance on FFCRA Leave
- Comparing the Two Major COVID-19 Stimulus Packages
- New DOL Guidance on Electronic Posting of Notices
- DOL to Accept Telemedicine as In-Person Visit
- Plans Must Cover COVID-19 Vaccine Without Cost-Sharing
- Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care FSAs
- COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Begins Following Emergency Use Authorization by FDA
- Understanding the 900B Stimulus Package
- Congress Passes Surprise Medical Bill Ban
- Stimulus Bill Extends FFCRA Tax Credits, Not Leave Mandate
- Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care FSAs
- FDA Issues EUA for Widespread Use of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine
- Signs You May Need to Replace Your Cloth Face Mask
- Riskiest Workplace Activities During COVID-19
- Staying Connected While Working From Home
- CDC Issues Updated Guidance for Thanksgiving Celebrations
- CDC Redefines Combating Eye Strain From Remote Work
- CDC Redefines “Close Contact” Under COVID-19 Guidance
- Take Charge of Your Health – Stay Safe With Hand Hygiene
- CDC Director Warns That Small Gatherings May Be Causing New COVID-19 Cases
- COVID-19 Vaccines May Not Be Recommended for Children, Initially
- Social Connectivity in the Time of COVID-19
- CDC Says COVID-19 Can Be Spread Through the Air
- Is It the Flu or COVID-19?
- Preparing for Flu Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Navigating Flu Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC Considerations for Wearing Masks and Face Coverings
- Combating Pandemic Fatigue
- Combating Pandemic Fatigue
- Employers Must Report Pay for FFCRA Leave on W
- DOL Releases Additional Guidance on Coronavirus and Federal Employment Laws
- Engaging Remote Employee With Learning
- Key Benefits of Return-to-Work Programs
- Preparing for a Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases
- Leveraging Benefits in Post-coronavirus Compensation
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Recruiting
- States Update Employee Leave Requirement for Coronavirus
- DOL Launches Employee Tool for Assessing FFCRA Leave Eligibility
- DOL Issues Five New Fair Labor Standards Act Opinion Letters
Employer Resources
Checklists & Action Plans
- New – COVID-19 Vaccine Surcharges, Mandates and Incentives – What Employers Should Know
- New – FMCSA Extends and Expands Coronavirus Trucking Exemptions Through Feb. 28
- New – CDC Announces Shorter Quarantine Guidelines After a COVID-19 Exposure
- Employee Skills for the Post-pandemic Workplace
- Virtual Workplace Holiday Parties
- OSHA Guidance on Ventilation in the Workplace
- OSHA Issues Respiratory Protection Guidance for Long Term Care Facilities
- CDC Says Masks Protect Wearer From COVID-19
- Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Requirements
- 5 Ways to Manage Poor Workplace Performance Among Remote Workers
- OSHA Clarifies COVID-19 Reporting Requirements
- OSHA FAQs – Coronavirus Guidance
- Preventing Workplace Gossip During a Crisis
- COVID-19 Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings while Working Indoors in Hot and Humid Conditions
- Coronavirus Action Plan – Residential Properties
- Coronavirus Action Plan – Hotels and Lodging
- Schools Reopening Decision Tree
- Restaurants and Bars Reopening Decision Tree
- Cleaning & Disinfecting for Reopening Guidance
- Childcare Reopening Decision Tree
- Camps Reopening Decision Tree
- Shutting Down Construction Sites
- COVID-19 & your Workplace Checklist
CSC Updates
- New – CDC Urges Schools to Fully Reopen in the Fall, Releases New Guidance
- New – Mask Guidelines Unchanged Even as Delta Variant Spreads
- New – CDC to Vaccinated Americans – You Can Travel Freely, but Stay Cautious
- New – CDC Study Finds Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines 90% Effective in Real-world Conditions
- New – What You Need to Know About the COVID 19 Vaccines- Video
- New – Why COVID 19 Vaccines Are Important- Video
- New – Fast Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines
- New – COVID-19 Vaccination What To Do Before, During and After
- COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs
- CDC Recommendations for Who Should Get Vaccinated First
- Understanding the 900B Stimulus Package
- What to do After Receiving a PPP Loan
- COVID-19 Response Questionnaire
- Employer Presentation – Returning to Work Post-COVID-19
- COVID-19 Compliance Update
Employee Benefits
Compliance
- SBA Issues New FAQs for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
- COVID-19 Guidance for Section 125 Mid-year Election Change Rules 5.19.20
- PPP Guidance for Employees Refusing to Return to Work 5.11.20
- Wearing Facial Coverings or Masks in the Workplace During COVID-19 5.5.20
- HR Toolkit – CDC Covid-19 Resources
- Federal Agencies Issue COVID 19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans 4.28.20
- Guide to Creating a Return to Work Action Plan 4.26.20
- EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA 4.17.20
- Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes 4.13.20
- DOL Regulations for FFCRA 4.9.20
- HR Compliance TASC Emergency Plan Changes for Spending Acct & More 4.3.20
- FFCRA Small Employer Exemption 4.1.20
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act 4.1.20
Older Compliance Posts
- Tax Credit for Self-Employed Business Owners 3.27.20
- States Update Leave Rules in Response to Coronavirus 3.27.20
- HR Guidance on Employers Covered by FFCRA Paid Leave 3.27.20
- Incentive Payments in the Regular Rate of Pay 3.26.20
- Look Back Measurement Method & COVID-10 3.26.20
- Compliance Considerations for Employers 3.20.20
- DOL on COVID-19 & FMLA 3.12.20
- HIPAA Privacy Rules & the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Responding to an Employee’s Positive Coronavirus Test
HR Form
HR Resources
- New – The Delta Variant and Return-to-Work COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
- Forging Stronger Virtual Connections Among Employees
- OSHA Guidance on Ventilation in the Workplace
- Customer Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Letter
- Methods for Supporting Working Parents
- Flu Season and the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Engaging Remote Employee With Learning 7.8.20
- Preparing for a Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases 7.1.20
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Recruiting 6.30.20
- Contact Tracing in the Workplace 6.18.20
- Best of Remote Work Insights 6.18.20
- Employer Brand and Covid-19 6.16.20
- OSHA FAQs – Face Masks and Respirators in the Workplace 6.12.20
- EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA 6.12.20
- Returning to Work Post-COVID-19 5.28.20
- Reopening Workplaces During COVID-19 5.26.20
- Handling the Infulx of Remote Work Requests 5.26.20
- Return to Work Communications Planning Checklist 5.20.20
- Return to Work Employee Email Template 5.16.20
- Welcome Back to Work – Employee Packet 5.16.20
- Welcome Back to Work Template – Employee Communication 5.14.20
- Conducting a Remote Layoff 5.14.20
- Responding to a Positive COVID-19 Test Checklist 5.11.20
- Post-coronavirus Return to Work Cleaning Checklist 5.11.20
- 5 Practice and Policy Considerations in Advance of Return to Work 5.5.20
- Onboarding Remote Employees 5.1.20
Older HR Resources
- Opening Up America Again Guidelines 4.16.20
- Furloughs and Layoffs 4.13.20
- CARES Act of 2020: Business Provisions 4.9.20
- Employee Retention Tax Credits for Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus 4.1.20
- CARES Act Expands Qualifying Medical Expenses 3.27.20
- Employee Work From home Guide Template
- Engaging Remote Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- 5 Tips for Onboarding Employees Remotely During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Legal Update
- New – OSHA Will Not Amend COVID Healthcare ETS After CDC Reversed Face Mask Guidance
- New – DOL Issues New Guidance on FFCRA Leave
- Congress Passes Surprise Medical Bill Ban
- Stimulus Bill Extends FFCRA Tax Credits, Not Leave Mandate
- Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care FSAs
- FMCSA Extends COVID 19 Exemptions Through Feb 28
- Employers Must Report Pay for FFCRA Leave on W-2
- DOL Releases Additional Guidance on Coronavirus and Federal Employment Laws
- States Update Employee Leave Requirement for Coronavirus
- DOL Launches Employee Tool for Assessing FFCRA Leave Eligibility
- DOL Issues Five New Fair Labor Standards Act Opinion Letters
- OSHA Guidance for Reopening Nonessential Business 6.22.20
- OSHA Updates Coronavirus Safety Enforcement Policies 6.3.20
- EEOC Delays EEO-1, EEO-3 and EEO-5 Until 2021 5.12.20
- IRS Section 139 Qualified Disaster Relief Payments and Coronavirus 4.30.20
- IRS Extends Deadline for Forms 5500 due in July 4.13.20
- FMCSA Extends Waiver of HOS Requirements Until May 15th 4.9.20
- HDHPs Can Cover Coronavirus Costs Without a Deductible 03.31.20
- Temporary Waivers for Expired CDLs, CLPs & Medical Cards 3.27.20
- DOL Issues FFCRA Regulations on Paid Leave 3.27.20
News Update
- New – COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Begins Following Emergency Use Authorization by FDA
- Congress Passes Bill Amending Paycheck Protection Program 6.8.20
- Business Travel After COVID-19 5.11.20
- CDC Expands List of COVID-19 Symptoms 4.29.20
- Legionnaires’ Disease and COVID-19 4.28.20
- Agreement Reportedly Reached on Newest Coronavirus Aid Package 4.21.20
- More Funding Coming for Small Businesses 4.8.20
- Tax Day Moved to July 15
Presentation
Risk Insight
- Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID-19 5.27.20
- Restaurants COVID-19 Reopening Considerations 5.17.20
- SWA Explained 5.14.20
- Cyber Risks and Liabilities Newsletter 4.30.20
- Designing a Post-Coronavirus Workplace
- Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown 4.20.20
- Coronavirus Considerations 4.8.20
- Auto Insurance Considerations for Restaurants Offering Delivery 4.2.20
- Force Majeure & Coronavirus 4.2.20
- Cyber Criminals Seeking to Capitalize on Coronavirus
Employee Resources
CDC
Carrier Resources
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Delta Dental
- Geisinger
- Guardian Life
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Lincoln Financial
- MetLife
- Mutual of Omaha
- Principal
- Reliance Standard
- SunLife
- TASC
- The Hartford
- The Standard
- United Healthcare
- United Concordia
- UNUM
- UPMC Health Plan Anywhere Care
- UPMC Health Plan – Our Response to COVID-19
- UPMC Health Plan COVID-19 Resources
- VSP
Employee Benefits
- NEW – Claim American Rescue Plan Act tax credits
- UPMC Extends Telehealth Services 6.2.20
- Highmark Update 5.22.20
- Employee Benefits Highmark Extends Coverage of COVID-19 5.20.20
- COVID-19 Testing What You Need to Know 5.11.20
- COVID-19’s Impact on HSAs 5.11.20
- CARES Act of 2020: Individual Provisions 4.9.20
- UPMC waives deductibles & copays related to COVID-10 through June 4.7.20
- UHC and Other Insurers Waive Coronavirus-related Costs 4.1.20
- Health Plans Must Provide Free Coronavirus COVID 19 Testing 03.31.20
- CARES Act Makes Changes to Your Health Plan 3.27.20
- Essential Health Benefit Coverage and Coronavirus
- Message from UPMC Health Plan to Members
- Telemedicine and COVID
- UPMC Coronavirus Testing
Legal Update
News Update
Resource
Wellness
- New – Protect Yourself from Delta with a COVID-19 Vaccine
- New – Protecting Yourself From the Delta Variant With a COVID-19 Vaccine
- New – Protecting Yourself From the Delta Variant
- New – Managing Work-From-Home Paranoia
- Managing Your Chronic Condition During the COVID-19 Pandemic 5.17.20
- How to Wear a Face Covering Poster 4.27.20
- Staying Safe While Running Essential Errands During the COVID-10 Pandemic 4.20.20
- 10 Ways to Protect Against Coronavirus
- Cut Back on Caffeine
- How to Keep Surfaces Clean to Kill COVID-19
- Mental Well-being During Quarantine
- Overcoming Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Reducing Stress
- Safe Grocery Store Shopping During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Government Resources
- Geographic Differences in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, and Incident – US Feb 12 – Apr 7, 2020
- OSHA Guidance on How to Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19) 4.13.20
- Centers for Disease Control
- National Institute of Health (NIH)
- Department of Labor (DOL)
- Dept of Health & Human Services (HHS)
- US Chamber of Commerce SBA Loan Guide (CARES Act)