The American Rescue Plan and its Effect on Health and Welfare Benefits

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

The act is intended as another stimulus bill to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. ARPA includes important provisions impacting employers who sponsor Health and Welfare plans.

Join us this coming Monday, March 15 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM CST for a quick hit of the bill and its effects on benefits.

Topics that will be covered:

• COBRA subsidy highlights
• Expanded subsidies under ACA
• Temporary Increase for Dependent Care FSA
• Extension of credits for FFRCA Leave
• Action Steps

Erik Hinz / Sales Executive / Bio

Erik Hinz is a Sales Executive for Horton’s Employee Benefit Solutions. In this role, Erik is responsible for providing industry benefits expertise and consultative guidance to aid clients in navigating the ever-changing benefits marketplace. He is part of a team of employee-benefits focused specialists dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions to employers. 

With 21 years of experience in the insurance industry, Erik brings a wide variety of knowledge to Horton’s Benefits Division. Before joining Horton, Erik worked as a Senior Benefits Consultant at Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting, where he was involved in the production side of the business with employee benefits, property & casualty, and 401(k).

Erin Hargrove / Sales Executive / Bio

Erin Hargrove is a Sales Executive for Horton’s Employee Benefit Solutions. In this role, Erin is responsible for providing industry benefits expertise and consultative guidance to aid clients in navigating the ever-changing benefits marketplace. She is part of a team of employee-benefits focused specialists dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions to employers. 

Erin’s first job out of college was administering HSA and FSA plans for a TPA. Before joining Horton, Erin worked in sales training, sales, account management, and HR technology consulting, all of which provided foundational stepping stones to joining the Benefits division at Horton.