4 Key Trends Driving Employer Health Care Costs in 2024
All signs point to health care costs continuing to rise in 2024. This article outlines the primary drivers of health…
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Strategies to Improve Hiring Outcomes
This article provides guidance on the importance of hiring outcomes and strategies employers can use to find the right employees…
Watch Now: Savoring the Season
Take a moment to learn how you can enhance your well-being this holiday season and beyond. Discover practical tools to…
Strategies to Address Barriers to Mental Health Benefits
Employees who are mentally well are more productive, engaged and satisfied with their jobs. A myriad of factors, such as…
Summary of the 2023 Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey
Each year, the Kaiser Family Foundation conducts a survey to examine employer-sponsored health benefits trends. This post is a summary.
2023 December Healthy Habits: Purposeful Presence
During 2023 we focused on the concept of intentional living- the idea of enhancing your life by living with purpose…
Compliance Monthly Update: October 2023
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal…
EEO-1 Reporting Requirements
The deadline for employers to complete their submissions of 2022 EEO-1 information is Dec. 5, 2023.
Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee By July 31 Each Year
Included in this post is a quick summary, a more in-depth summary, and at the bottom is PDF that can…
Compliance Checklist Notices & Disclosures
This Compliance Overview summarizes a number of the notice and disclosure requirements that apply to group health plans and employers…
2023 November Healthy Habits: Gift of Giving
Volunteering is a valuable way to give the gift of time this holiday season. Purposeful giving can help those in…
Legal Update: Colorado FAMLI Reminder
Last chance notice. Employers who receive approval for private plans with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2024, will be…
QSEHRA/ICHRA/EBHRA Comparison Chart
Compare and contrast QSEHRA, ICHRA, and EBHRA with this educational and easy-to-access comparison chart.
Coverage of Medications for Weight Loss
To provide best-practice, clinically validated advice for our clients, our team has been diligent in learning about the efficacy of…
Annual Open Enrollment Checklist
Open enrollment can be an extremely positive and rewarding experience for you and your employees, providing you plan for it…
Compliance Monthly Update: September 2023
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal…
2023 October Healthy Habits: Intent to Prevent
Focusing on preventive care rather than treatment of disease is the preferred approach to healthcare. Be proactive with your health…
Shifting Strategies as Recruitment & Retention Struggles Continue
Workplace dynamics have significantly changed in the last few years. See how employers have been forced to respond to increasing…
2024 Open Enrollment: Tailoring Benefits for Different Generations
This article provides guidance for how employers can balance the needs of an age-diverse workforce when developing competitive benefits offerings.
Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace
This article highlights practices for employers to create work environments that foster positive mental health among employees.
Transparency & CAA 2021: Gag Clause Attestations
It is time to become familiar with HIOS, understand how to move around within the system, and successfully file an…
Depression in the Workplace
Employers can take a proactive approach to battling depression in the workplace and assist their employees’ recovery in various ways.
How Employers Can Manage Talent Debt
Talent debt occurs when an employer accumulates outdated or inadequate skills within its organization and workforce. This article explores talent…
Compliance Monthly Update: August 2023
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal…
Mental Health Parity Proposed Regulations
Mental Health Parity rules originated in 1996, but significant issues with non-compliance have more recently triggered additional attention, traction and…
Proposed Overtime Rule Could Impact Pay for Millions of Workers
On August 30, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to…
2023 September Healthy Habits: Intentional Conversations
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Learn tips on elevating conversations to build trust and discover strategies from the R U…
California Employers Beware: Your 5-Step Plan as Attorney General Announces CCPA Investigative Sweep
California employers, beware: the state’s top prosecutor just announced his office is conducting an investigative sweep of whether and how…