September 25, 2024
IRS Releases 2025 ACA Affordability Percentage for Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage
The IRS recently released its annual inflation adjustment to the percentage of household income used to determine whether an employer’s offer of health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is affordable. The good news for employers is that the percentage has significantly increased ...
September 19, 2024
DOL Confirms Cybersecurity Guidelines Apply to Health and Welfare Plans under ERISA
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has confirmed in Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01 that its cybersecurity guidance issued in April 2021 generally applies to all employee benefit plans, including health and welfare plans. In the prior guidance, ...
September 17, 2024
Dear HR Manager from Concerned about Engagement
Dear HR Manager, Employee engagement challenges our organization and affects overall morale. How can I effectively address this issue on my team? – Concerned About Engagement Dear Concerned About Engagement, Low employee engagement can have serious implications for your team’s ...
September 12, 2024
Final Rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
On Sept. 9, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL), and the Treasury (IRS) (collectively, the Departments) released new final rules implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The final rule updates the way the Departments ...
September 12, 2024
Advocacy in Action | Resolving Unexpected Bills
Maria got a bill that was not expected…over $300 not expected! She checked her accounts and could not find anything showing that her insurance processed that service. To make matters worse, the provider notified her that her coverage had terminated! The Purple Card to the rescue! Her ...
September 10, 2024
Workplace Culture | Offering Adaptable Schedules
Today, adaptable work schedules are no longer a luxury—they’re a necessity. Flexible work arrangements, whether hybrid or fully remote, are reshaping the way businesses operate, and employees engage with their jobs. As companies adapt to these changes, the benefits of offering flexibility are ...
September 5, 2024
Compliance Recap | August 2024
In August, the ban on non-compete agreements was struck down by a court stating that the FTC did not have the power to implement the ban and that its application was too broad. The FDA approved new and updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children as part of the preventive care mandate for ...
September 3, 2024
Employee Benefits | Personalizing Employee Benefits
As the landscape of employee benefits continues to evolve, companies find that offering personalized benefits is an effective way to differentiate themselves and improve retention and employee satisfaction. Gone are the days when standard benefits packages were enough to attract and retain top ...
August 22, 2024
Advocacy in Action | Large Hospital Bill Assistance
A member’s wife had incurred large hospital and treatment bills totaling over $75,000. The member wanted to make sure the claims had been processed and paid correctly by the carrier and the balance due amounts being billed by the service providers were valid and should be paid. The member knew ...
August 20, 2024
Employee Benefits | Supporting Working Parents
Raising a family today is no small feat, especially with rising childcare costs and limited support systems. Working parents are under increasing pressure, and this is where employers can make a significant impact. Nike and Frontier Co-op offer unique solutions demonstrating how businesses can ...
