On Oct. 2, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) renewed its determination that a public health emergency exists as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, effective Oct. 23, 2020. This public health emergency originally declared to have existed as of Jan. 27, 2020, was previously renewed on April 21, 2020, and […]
In the Know
Marijuana and the Workplace
We recently hosted a webinar that dove into Marijuana and the Workplace. Marijuana use is illegal under federal law, but that may not be the case for long. Most states have already enacted or are currently considering laws that allow certain uses of marijuana. Our hosted webinar touched on: Federal and State Laws on Marijuana […]
Understanding the $900B Stimulus Bill
Last night (12/21/2020), Congress passed a $900B emergency stimulus package for COVID-19-related relief. While the bill has to be signed into law, we can provide a basic overview of what’s in it, what’s not, and what’s next. Understanding the 900B Stimulus Package [PDF]
Juneteenth 2020
SDL + GHS, an Insurance Agency, is committed to standing with the Black community and helping to create change around social justice. On June 19th, SDL + GHS will be closed to allow our staff to take part in local events honoring the historic significance of Juneteenth and honor it in their own way. At […]
PPP Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application & Instructions; along with answers to FAQ. The Treasury/SBA guidance that came out gave a “safe harbor” for loans under $2 million related to additional scrutiny for employers to certify the need for the […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is commonly overlooked when in reality it is one of the most important things to maintain, especially during our current trying global environment. Here at SDL + GHS, the mental health […]
NY Dept of Financial Services: Premium Payment Deferral
On April 7, 2020, The Department of Financial Services issued Emergency Regulation 62, which requires your insurer to provide a 90 day grace period for certain policies that are written in New York State. Policy Types: Individual Life Insurance Policies, Annuity Contracts, and Fraternal Benefit Society CertificatesFind the notice here: Life Annuity – Producer Notice […]
SDL + GHS Health Sciences Scholarship
Dear Hudson High School Class of 2020, The SDL + GHS Scholarship for Health Sciences was established to provide assistance to outstanding students who will fill New York’s health care workforce needs in the future. At SDL + GHS every day we see firsthand how layered and nuanced the health care industry is, but also […]
