Laws Reduce Plan Sponsor ACA Reporting Burden
Two new laws which took effect Jan. 1, 2025 will ease the Affordable Care Act annual tax reporting burden on health plan sponsors. In a bipartisan effort, Congress recently passed the Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act,
Employee Assistance Programs in Times of Need
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, cause extensive property damage, physical injuries and loss of life. The distress might not end there, however. Mental health experts say that many victims of disasters experience post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety in
More Employers Cover Weight-Loss Drugs: Survey
The percentage of employers who are covering new and trendy weight-loss drugs has risen in 2024, continuing a trend of increasing coverage.
IRS Loosens Preventive Care Coverage Rules
New guidance issued by the IRS expands the types of preventive care benefits that HDHPs are required to cover with no out-of-pocket costs.
What to Expect in Health Insurance During Trump 2.0
When Donald J. Trump was president during his first term, he tried but failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but succeeded in efforts to expand short-term health plans. His administration also attempted to make it easier to form an association
The Holidays Have Their Own Workplace Perils
On-the-job accidents may increase during the holidays as distractions in the workplace increase and decorations can pose safety issues. Normal routines and schedules are disrupted, and your staff — like everyone else — are also rushing around to crowded and chaotic
Employee Assistance Programs in Times of Need
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, cause extensive property damage, physical injuries and loss of life. The distress might not end there, however. Mental health experts say that many victims of disasters experience post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety in
New Class-Action Lawsuits Target Group Health Plan Tobacco Surcharges
A new wave of class-action lawsuits is targeting employers that apply health insurance premium surcharges to employees who use tobacco, accusing them of discrimination and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), according to two new blogs by prominent
Open Enrollment Prep: Identify Workers’ Needs, Consider Costs to Plan Benefits
It's almost time for year-end small group open enrollment and you need to drive engagement so that your employees can make informed decisions about their health insurance options. We want to help you help your employees understand all of their options
Study: More Than Half of Workers Regret Open Enrollment Decisions
More than half of employees regret the coverage decisions they make during open enrollment, according to a new study. Part of the problem may be that the average employee spends only 30 to 60 minutes selecting their benefits during open enrollment,