238 0 obj <>stream Under the original FFRCA framework, employees could take EPSLA for the following six reasons: Beginning April 1, 2021, all six EPSLA reasons remain covered under the ARPA, and Reason 3 noted above is expanded to include: The ARPA enables covered employers to receive a tax credit for a new allotment of 10 days of EPSLA, without regard to EPSLA used prior April 1, 2021 (and/or tax credits taken for EPSLA prior to April 1). "Some, however, may not provide such paid leave and thus may wish to continue providing COVID-related leave for certain reasons, like the employee's own illness," Ong said. Expanded Voluntary FFCRA Leave and Continuing Tax Credits Under ARPA. Virtual & Las Vegas | June 11-14, 2023. PDF FAQs about Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 51, Families - DOL Webinars take place the fourth Wednesday of each month from 12:00 - 1:00pm ET. As a result, the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition will end on March 31, 2023. [CDATA[/* >