Employers Encouraged to Expand Access to Group Health Plans
In a letter dated July 20, 2023, from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to...
Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs) and What You Need to Know
Many workers are paying greater attention to their benefits and wondering how to stretch their...
Inclusive Meetings: Creating Spaces Where All Can Contribute
It’s true – the loudest voice often gets the most “airtime.” You have...
2023 Employee Benefits Market Outlook
Employers continue to face familiar and unfamiliar workplace challenges many of which will likely...
Cafeteria Plans: Change in Status Events and Permissible Employee Election Changes
Cafeteria plans are governed by IRS Code Section 125 and allow employers to help employees pay...
Court Blocks Change to Preventive Care Contraceptive Guidelines
On Aug. 12, 2022, a federal district court blocked the Department of Health and Human...
Health Plan Disclosure Requirements for Prescription Drugs
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) transparency-in-coverage (TiC) rules and provisions of the...
The Play-or-Pay Penalty and Counting Employees under the ACA
Since 2015, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has required applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer...
Tips For Mitigating The Costs Of Deferred Medical Care
For employers, early detection of health issues can reduce the amount of time employees are...
Form 5500 is Due by August 1, 2022 for Calendar Year Plans
Employers with employee benefit plans that operate on a calendar year basis must file their...
The Business Case for Pet Insurance
Gym reimbursements, hotel discounts, mental health resources, and more options in today's...
