Can I continue to pay for my employees’ health coverage if they are placed on furlough or no longer meet the eligibility requirements for hours worked due to COVID-19?

HMAA accommodated employer requests to maintain health coverage until January 31, 2021 for employees who did not meet the 20-hour eligibility requirement per the Prepaid Healthcare Act. Effective February 1, 2021, employees must meet the health plan eligibility requirements, which include working at least 20 hours per week, in order to remain covered.