Enjoy the Holidays with Less Stress
December 6, 2022
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Follow these six actionable tips to keep your stress in check this holiday season.
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Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee by July 31
November 29, 2022
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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.
Watch Now: Connect to What Matters
November 22, 2022
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As we look forward to toasting eggnog and winning the company gingerbread house competition, it’s important to recognize the holidays can also be a time of stress. Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Catherine Van Tassell, shares tools to find meaningful connection during the holidays.
Ways to Give Back
November 16, 2022
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November is associated with spending time with family, gift giving and eating lots of delicious meals. It is the perfect time to show gratitude by finding ways to give back. Get inspired with these 7 ideas.
4 Ways To Create Healthy Thanksgiving Traditions
November 4, 2022
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Traditions are an important part of life as they add sentiment and strengthen emotional bonds between family and friends. Here are some ideas of how to create lasting memories through healthy-minded Thanksgiving traditions.
Bequeath Your Blood
October 31, 2022
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Bequeath Your Blood Donating blood is quite literally a life saver! Every two seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood. The process
2023 COLAs for Benefit Plans
October 21, 2022
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Each year, various federal regulators announce cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) affecting tax, employee benefits dollar amounts and penalties for the upcoming calendar year. Adjustments for 2023
Watch Now: Disconnect to Connect
October 18, 2022
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Screens consume a large amount of our personal and professional lives and for many of us, social media is the main avenue of social connection. Social media
Watch Now: GBS 2022 Annual Conference
October 5, 2022
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This year’s GBS 2022 Annual Conference was a great time of connection and education. There were eight presentations and we were honored to have bestselling
Compliance Update: September 2022
October 5, 2022
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State/Local Compliance Update: September 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level,
Watch Now: Financial Wellness 101
September 23, 2022
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According to the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, financial wellness or financial well-being is “the feeling of having financial security and financial freedom of choice,
Watch Now: Connect to Your Emotional Intelligence
September 19, 2022
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In a workplace setting, 90% of all top performers score high in emotional intelligence (EQ), making EQ the single biggest predictor of workplace performance. Individuals
Compliance Update: August 2022
September 6, 2022
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State/Local Compliance Update: August 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level,
Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties
August 23, 2022
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To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. A
Watch Now: Prevention Today Keeps Problems Away
August 22, 2022
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Have you wondered: • What screenings are recommended for your age and gender?• Which screenings are covered as preventive care?• What questions you should ask your provider? Watch
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws
August 18, 2022
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Oregon has enacted a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program which will go into effect on September 3, 2023. Colorado has also enacted
Watch Now: ACA 101 – What Employers Need to Know
August 10, 2022
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New to HR, or looking for a refresher on your obligations under the Affordable Care Act? Join GBS Benefits Attorney, Susan L. Grassli as she
State / Local Compliance Update: July 2022
August 10, 2022
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A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would
Abortion Impact On Employers – Frequently Asked Questions Answered
August 4, 2022
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Dobbs Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade Frequently Asked Questions on Impact to Group Health Plans On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United
Watch Now: Connect to Your Work
July 18, 2022
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Productivity and efficiency tend to be the focus of professional improvement. While these are important, equally as crucial is fulfillment and satisfaction in your profession.
Early Preparation Is Crucial for 2023 Open Enrollment
July 18, 2022
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The job market is still dealing with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers are taking stock of their circumstances and considering which employment perks
Watch Now: Discover How Park Prescriptions Can Improve Health
July 5, 2022
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Research has shown that spending 20 minutes outside is enough to improve a person’s mental and physical health. In this short video, GBS Health & Wellness
Supreme Court Dobbs Opinion Released Overruling Roe v. Wade and the Impact on Group Health Plans
June 24, 2022
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On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the opinion Dobbs v.
Is your HR technology AI discriminatory?
May 23, 2022
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“We are sounding an alarm regarding the dangers tied to blind reliance on AI and other technologies that we are seeing increasingly used by employers.”
Leaked Supreme Court Opinion Overruling Roe v. Wade and Impact on Group Health Plans
May 18, 2022
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On May 5, a preliminary draft opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson was leaked and published.
HSA & HDHP Limits Increase for 2023
May 18, 2022
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On April 29, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-24 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans
Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee by July 31 Each Year
May 4, 2022
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Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee by July 31 Each Year Quick Summary What The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee
