USERRA Administration

Compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act of 1994 (USERRA) is not as easy as it used to be for military leaves of absence. Significant changes have occurred due to the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 and the final USERRA regulations that went into effect in January 2006.

Employers should understand that USERRA coverage can extend up to 24 months and applies to all health plans (including Health FSAs) for all employers (including those with less than 20 employees). Thus, an employer’s compliance with COBRA does not necessarily ensure compliance with USERRA.

Infinisource’s USERRA services fill in the gaps. We can provide the same type and level of services for USERRA coverage that employers expect for COBRA, including:

• Appropriate notice content and delivery
• Premium billing and premium collection
• Renowned client support
• Qualified Beneficiary website and call center support
• Web-based reporting
• Assistance in determining special enrollment eligibility

In addition, we are available to assist with those difficult issues that arise when a military reservist returns from military duty. Specific training on all of the special USERRA requirements is available as a webinar or through an in-house seminar. This service is fully supported by our Research and Compliance Department, including our own in-house legal counsel.