All signs point to health care costs continuing to rise in 2024. This article outlines the primary drivers of health care costs and ways that employers plan to manage them.
This article provides guidance on the importance of hiring outcomes and strategies employers can use to find the right employees for open positions and improve such outcomes.
Take a moment to learn how you can enhance your well-being this holiday season and beyond. Discover practical tools to nurture your mental health, manage stress effectively, and infuse purposeful presence into your holiday celebrations and the coming year.
Employees who are mentally well are more productive, engaged and satisfied with their jobs. A myriad of factors, such as cost, access and stigma, can hold workers back from receiving the mental health support and treatment they need. Employers can help employees overcome these barriers, understand available treatment options and start their recovery journey.
Each year, the Kaiser Family Foundation conducts a survey to examine employer-sponsored health benefits trends. This post is a summary.
During 2023 we focused on the concept of intentional living- the idea of enhancing your life by living with purpose and deliberation. As the year ends, tune in to your daily decisions and evaluate whether they are enhancing the quality of your life. The sum of these choices shapes the bigger picture of your life. For December, learn how to enjoy the holidays by practicing purposeful presence.
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in October 2023.
The deadline for employers to complete their submissions of 2022 EEO-1 information is Dec. 5, 2023.
Included in this post is a quick summary, a more in-depth summary, and at the bottom is PDF that can be downloaded or printed for your benefit and ease. Learn about how self & level funded plan sponsors must submit their PCORI fee by July 31 each year.
This Compliance Overview summarizes a number of the notice and disclosure requirements that apply to group health plans and employers under federal laws.
Volunteering is a valuable way to give the gift of time this holiday season. Purposeful giving can help those in need and improve personal health and happiness.
Last chance notice. Employers who receive approval for private plans with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2024, will be eligible for a refund of premiums paid in 2023. The deadline for submission and approval of the plan is October 31, 2023. These organizations must also register with the division.
Compare and contrast QSEHRA, ICHRA, and EBHRA with this educational and easy-to-access comparison chart.
To provide best-practice, clinically validated advice for our clients, our team has been diligent in learning about the efficacy of medications for weight loss from all perspectives. Here’s what we found.
Open enrollment can be an extremely positive and rewarding experience for you and your employees, providing you plan for it well in advance.
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in September 2023.
Focusing on preventive care rather than treatment of disease is the preferred approach to healthcare. Be proactive with your health care by scheduling regular check-ups, taking note of changes in your health, and preparing questions to discuss with your medical provider. Read this month’s resources to learn how to assess your risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, and stroke through detecting metabolic syndrome.
Workplace dynamics have significantly changed in the last few years. See how employers have been forced to respond to increasing worker demands for workplace flexibility, well-being initiatives and inclusive cultures.
This article provides guidance for how employers can balance the needs of an age-diverse workforce when developing competitive benefits offerings.
This article highlights practices for employers to create work environments that foster positive mental health among employees.
It is time to become familiar with HIOS, understand how to move around within the system, and successfully file an attestation before deadlines hit. Learn more in this article.
Employers can take a proactive approach to battling depression in the workplace and assist their employees’ recovery in various ways.
Talent debt occurs when an employer accumulates outdated or inadequate skills within its organization and workforce. This article explores talent debt and the strategies employers can implement to address it.
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in August 2023.
Mental Health Parity rules originated in 1996, but significant issues with non-compliance have more recently triggered additional attention, traction and action at the federal level. The 2023 proposed regulations are a good illustration of increasing federal regulatory focus on mental health parity, particularly with respect to the NQTLs, which are explained in more detail here.
On August 30, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to “ensure that more workers receive extra pay” for working over 40 hours a week.
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Learn tips on elevating conversations to build trust and discover strategies from the R U OK? Campaign, including steps to prepare for difficult conversations with loved ones.
