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Employee Benefits | A Strategic Approach to Crafting Employee Benefits that Matter

Creating a successful employee benefits package in today’s competitive job market requires a strategic approach: actively listen to employees understand employee motivations overcome perceived cost barriers A recent survey highlights the importance of ongoing evaluation and consultation with ...

Workplace Culture | Integrating AI in HR

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is profoundly reshaping the landscape of human resources (HR), revolutionizing traditional processes and unlocking new possibilities. From recruitment to employee engagement, HR teams are finding applications for AI that streamline workflows, enhance ...

Dear HR Manager from Accommodating Boss

Dear HR Manager: My office celebrates Christmas, but my team is multicultural, and I don’t want to offend anyone. How do I include them in the holiday spirit? – Accommodating Boss Dear Accommodating Boss: This time of year has many joyful traditions – Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Pancha ...

Compliance Recap | November 2023

November brought an ACA FAQ from the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury ensuring that SBCs and claims and appeals notices are available when more than 10 percent of the population is literate only in a specific non-English language. UnitedHealth’s pharmacy benefit ...

Advocacy in Action | New Coverage Call Ahead Assistance

A member’s medical coverage was being changed from one plan to another and the carrier’s system was not yet updated to reflect the new benefits or eligibility information.  The member had several scheduled appointments for tests and procedures and needed the help of their Patient Advocate to ...

Employee Benefits | Do your employees love your benefits as much as you do?

Employers and HR professionals must adopt employee benefits strategies that resonate with their workforce. A recent survey revealed a disconnect between how HR personnel perceive benefits and how employees experience them. Employers can use four key strategies to attract and retain top talent. ...

Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation

Title II (Transparency) of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”) prohibits group health plans from entering into an agreement with a health care provider, network or association of providers, third-party administrator (TPA), or other service provider that include language ...

Workplace Culture | Reviewing Your Bereavement Leave Policy

Losing a loved one is a deeply emotional and mentally challenging experience. It is a time when individuals need support, understanding, and time to grieve. Bereavement leave is a compassionate gesture and a vital benefit for employee well-being. What is bereavement leave? Bereavement leave is ...

IRS Releases 2024 Benefit Plan Limits

The IRS recently released the 2024 benefit plan limits based on the annual cost-of-living adjustments in the Internal Revenue Code. These limits take effect beginning January 1, 2024. Final limits for health FSAs and DCAPs are still pending. Employers should update their Summary Plan ...

Compliance Recap | October 2023

October saw the release of adjusted civil penalties for HIPAA violations, ACA requirements, and Medicare Secondary Payer rules. Health plan limits and maximums for 2024 including high deductible health plans (HDHPs), health savings accounts (HSAs) flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and ...

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