Resources

Workplace Culture: Cultivating a Culture of Connection

In the dynamic landscape of hybrid work, how do you maintain the vitality of your company culture? Adapting your culture to evolve with the changing dynamics of work is possible while staying true to your values and mission. Why does your company culture need to evolve? Company culture ...

Dear HR Manager from Multi-tasking Professional

Dear HR Manager, How do I create a mental wellness strategy? – Multi-tasking Professional Dear Multi-tasking Professional, Developing an effective mental wellness strategy is crucial in today’s workplace, as 92 percent of employees value an employer that prioritizes emotional and ...

Compliance Recap | January 2024

January was a relatively quiet month on the employee benefits compliance front. The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a new rule laying out the guidelines employers can follow to determine how to classify workers. The DOL also released Part 64 of its FAQs about ...

Compliance Alert | ACA Reporting Updates, Obligations & Deadlines

Do you have a plan for meeting your ACA Reporting obligation?  At a time when IRS ACA penalties are increasing, paper filing is disappearing and submissions are getting more complex, the urgency for timely and compliant filing is more important than ever. ACA Reporting Updates Please review the ...

Employee Benefits: Tailoring Benefits to the Unique Needs of Baby Boomers

Multigenerational diversity characterizes the modern workforce, ranging from the Silent Generation to Generation Z. Each generation brings its own set of preferences and needs regarding employee benefits. A recent MetLife survey reveals that many employees feel that their benefits fall short of ...

Compliance Recap | December 2023

December provided employers an opportunity to review year-end compliance to prepare for the new year. Employers confirmed that their worksite posters are appropriate for the type of business, number of employees, and state, and are the most recent version. Employers who are applicable large ...

Advocacy in Action | Home Health Services

A member was being billed over $4,000 for home health services. The member was very upset as he did not have money to pay the charges. He called The Purple Card® to see what they could do to help. The Patient Advocate contacted the home health service provider and the carrier’s claim department ...

Workplace Culture: Navigating Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a voluntary initiative to an important business strategy that influencing brand perception, employee engagement, and investor relations. CSR can include: charitable donations disaster relief employee volunteer programs sponsorships ...

Dear HR Manager from Concerned Boss

Dear HR Manager, One of my team members has hearing loss and can find it challenging to hear meeting discussions. How can I better support this employee? – Concerned Boss Dear Concerned Boss, Hearing loss is a growing health issue. By supporting your employee with hearing loss, you can increase ...

Advocacy in Action | Updating Insurance Cards and Recovering Claims

A member called into Purple Card because she had received a bill for $4,138.75. She believed she did not owe this amount to the facility because her insurance plan should have paid some if not all of the amount. The Patient Advocate reviewed the bill and contacted the provider’s billing office ...

Brinson Benefits