Educating Employees on Voluntary Benefits
Offering voluntary benefits is a great way to enhance your benefits package, differentiate from competitors and increase employee satisfaction—all with…
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Total Rewards: What Your Business Needs and Your People Want
A holistic, deliberate, and tailored total rewards package gives your organization a compelling answer to the question, What’s in it…
Compliance Monthly Update: April 2023
Updates on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level.
The End of the COVID-19 National Health Emergency/Public Health Emergency: Update on Recent Changes that Impact Group Health Plans
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered several federal emergencies, but two of them directly impacted group health plans: the Public Health Emergency…
PCORI Fee Due July 31 for Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors
Included in this post is a quick summary, a more in-depth summary, and at the bottom is PDF that can…
2023 May Healthy Habits: Mindful Movement
Bring awareness and mindfulness to your workout plan. Allow a shift in mindset to replace feelings of busyness and distraction…
3 Steps to Get Ahead of the Curve: Pay Transparency Laws
Pay transparency laws have matured and spread in recent years—and the momentum is picking up. If the trend continues, one…
8 Ways to Create an Inclusive Culture
An inclusive work environment can be highly attractive to workers in a competitive labor market. People want to work for…
6 Attraction & Retention Tips for Small Businesses
Employers of all sizes are currently facing attraction and retention challenges. Successful efforts to win over workers can require a…
Developing a Benefits Communication Program
Streamline the success of your benefits communication program by following this article.
2023 April Healthy Habits: Intentional Healthcare Habits
Do you feel confident in your ability to make informed decisions about your healthcare? Do you understand the details of…
Watch Now: Intention in the Kitchen
March is National Nutrition Month, and we’re excited to take the opportunity to focus on this important aspect of physical…
Can Employers Pay Employees’ Medicare Premiums?
It depends. Employers that sponsor group health plans and have employees who are Medicare-eligible may be interested in reimbursing their…
Employer Shared Responsiblity Penalties
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time…
CA Privacy Rule to See Enforcement & New Regulations
Calling alldoing business with/employing California residents: California privacy rule soon to see enforcement & new regulations. Proposed CCPA regulations set…
Stress Less
Nearly one-third of Americans report suffering from extreme stress, and these numbers are on the rise, with approximately half of…
2023 March Healthy Habits: Intention in the Kitchen
For the month of March, focus on bringing awareness and mindfulness into the kitchen. Allow shopping, prepping and eating to…
COVID Public Health Emergencies End: Impact on Group Health Plans
On January 30, 2023, President Biden announced plans to end – on May 11, 2023 – two COVID related emergencies.…
Compliance Monthly Update: February 2023
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the federal level, organized chronologically.
2023 Employee Benefits Market Outlook
The 2023 Employee Benefits Market Outlook examines critical employee benefits topics and trends, delivering insights nto the market and forecasting…
Form 1094/1095 Reporting on 2022 Calendar Year| GBS Benefits
This year’s form 1094/1095 reporting presentation provides a thorough overview, addresses common questions, pitfalls, and penalties, and offers line-by-line instruction…
Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Webinar |GBS Benefits
Join the experts at Lincoln Financial for a brief overview of the Colorado’s new statewide paid family and medical leave…
2023 February Healthy Habits: Intentional Inner Circle
During the month of February, focus on being intentional with your relationships. If your loved ones aren’t calling or checking…
6 Key Employee Benefits Trends for 2023
Understanding this year’s key employee benefits trends can help employers assess whether their offerings meet employee demands and needs so…
Sustainability on the Menu: 12 Ways to Eat Green
Discover 12 ways to put sustainability on the menu. Sustainable eating is about selecting foods that are healthful to both…
Create a Financial Strategy in 4 Simple Steps
Now that the New Year is here, it’s time to get finances in shape. Learn effective methods to save, invest,…
Compliance Monthly Update: January 2023
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the federal level, organized chronologically.…
2023 January Healthy Habits: New Year Intentions
Join us as we explore our 2023 theme, A Year of Intention, to continue building on the meaning, happiness, and…