What Qualifying Events Trigger COBRA?
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) requires employers to offer...
AHCA and the Preexisting Conditions Debate—What Employers Can Do During Uncertainty
Preexisting conditions. While it’s no doubt this term has been a hot topic in recent...
Small Employers Lead the Way in Funding HSAs
The average employer contribution to an HSA is $474 for a single employee (down 3.5 percent from...
Health Plan PCORI Fees Are Due July 31
Do you offer coverage to your employees through a self-insured group health plan? Do you sponsor a...
Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements and ERISA
Certain small employers have the option to reimburse individual health coverage premiums up to a...
Why Some Companies Offer an HRA
In a world of insurance and acronyms, the term “HRA” is thrown around a lot, but it has...
Financial Wellness Benefits and Adapting Them in the New Workforce
Over the past few years, we’ve seen tremendous growth in Financial Wellness Programs....
What You Need To Know About Voluntary Benefits
Voluntary Benefits are Supplementary Benefits in addition to the core benefits package that the...
Audit Reveals Pay or Play Enforcement Issues
On April 7, 2017, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released the...
Getting the Most Out of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Many employers understand the value of having an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) since the heart...
The Best Ways to Minimize Your Risk When Selecting a Stop Loss Carrier – Part 2
In the first part of this two-part blog, I recommended a number of important items to keep in...
