SSG Insights | Week of April 08, 2022
Exhale for Stress Relief
Changing how you are breathing can change the way you feel. In a recent Harvard Business Review article Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. of Yale explained why breathing is so powerful for stress reduction. Understanding why your body responds to a change in your breathing patterns can turn your feelings of overwhelm into a calmer, more relaxed state. Additionally, learning a simple 4-7-8 breathing practice can empower you to call upon your inner yogi during moments of tension.
Treasury Proposes Rule to Alter ACA Affordability and Minimum Value for Marketplace Premium Tax Credit Eligibility
The Department of Treasury recently issued proposed regulations to modify the rules for individuals to qualify for premium tax credits (PTs) to help pay for Marketplace health coverage effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. The new rules, if finalized, will base PTC eligibility for an employee’s family members on the employee’s share of the cost of covering the employee and those family members, not the cost of covering only the employee. The proposed regulations also would add a minimum value rule for an employee’s family members based on the benefits provided to the family members.
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The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on U.S. Employee Benefit Plans
This 60-minute webinar will help employers understand the issues arising from the Russia-Ukraine war and help them answer these important questions:
- Is your company prepared for the increased risk of a cyberattack?
- Are you addressing the mental health impact on employees and their families?
- What is the impact of HIPAA protections?
- What are the limitations of international benefits and business travel accident coverage during a time of war?
- Does your leave policy adequately address employees’ need for leave to assist their families due to the crisis in Ukraine?
- Are you prepared for the new employment issues that might arise?
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