August 17, 2023
Advocacy in Action | Help Understanding Coverage
A member’s wife was having a baby. She had already had several prenatal visits, and the member was calling to see if a birthing center they planned to use would be covered under their medical insurance plan. The member also had questions about a supplemental medical gap plan (medical gap ...
August 15, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Encouraging Employee Growth and Engagement: Embrace Passion Projects
In today’s evolving work landscape, organizations recognize the value of encouraging employees to pursue passion projects. These projects go beyond regular job responsibilities and allow individuals to explore personal interests and talents. By embracing and supporting passion projects, ...
August 8, 2023
Workplace Culture | Employee Learning: Develop In-House or Hire a Vendor?
When it comes to fostering a positive workplace culture, investing in employee learning and development is essential. One decision you may face is whether to develop learning programs in-house or hire external vendors. Each approach comes with advantages and considerations. Let’s explore both ...
August 7, 2023
Compliance Recap | July 2023
July saw two proposed rules, one focusing on short-term, limited-duration health plans, and one addressing provider networks and data collection for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The PCORI fee was due on July 31 for plan sponsors of self-insured groups and HRAs. ...
August 1, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Key Questions
Dear HR Manager: My team needs to be more consistent when we are interviewing and want to ask key questions to develop a well-rounded view of the candidate and compare answers. What are three key questions to ask when interviewing job candidates? – Key Questions Dear Key Questions, Conducting ...
July 31, 2023
Employers Encouraged to Expand Access to Group Health Plans
In a letter dated July 20, 2023, from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to employers, plan sponsors and issuers, the Biden-Harris Administration (the Administration) is encouraging those entities to expand mid-year enrollment opportunities in group health plans for employees ...
July 28, 2023
New FAQ Guidance on No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage
Recently, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) released new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage final rules, giving employers more guidance and clarity around health plan out-of-network ...
July 18, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Gen Z: The Future of Work is Face-to-Face
Generation Z – people born between 1997 and 2012 – have had a difficult start to their career. The COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world just as these workers joined the workforce. Instead of “suiting up” for the office, many started their careers from home or in a hybrid structure. Many have ...
July 14, 2023
Advocacy in Action | Dental Bill Assistance
A member contacted Purple Card about a billing and refund issue she was having with a dental office. Her husband had received dental treatment and services. At the time of the visit, the dental provider asked him to pay $433 for the services. The dental office filed the claim with the dental ...
July 11, 2023
Workplace Culture | ChatGTP: How to Set AI Parameters at Work
ChatGPT is revolutionizing online search technology and transforming many business processes. The tool enables users to enter a query and receive a detailed response, taking context and intent into account. Many companies (Morgan Stanley, Stripe, and PwC) are working to leverage this ...
