About Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
Senior Editor, Publications at the International Foundation
Favorite Foundation Product: The Foundation magazines: Benefits Magazine and Plans & Trusts
Benefits Related Topics That Interest Her Most: Financial literacy, health and wellness programs
Favorite Foundation Conference Moment: Hearing attendees sing “O, Canada” at Canadian Annual in addition to hearing the anthem sung in both French and English.
Personal Insight: Whether she’s collecting information for a magazine story or hanging out with her family and friends, you know Kathy is fully engaged. Her listening ear and introspective nature provide reassuring presence to those enjoying her company.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign a medical marijuana research bill that could eventually have an impact on health plan coverage of medical marijuana. On November 16, the U.S…. Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
December 1, 2022
Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Legislative, Prescription Drugs, U.S.employee benefits, health insurance, health plan, legalized marijuana, medical marijuana
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As the workplace becomes more diverse, employers may want to consider whether their schedule of paid holidays accommodates the needs of all of their workers.
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
November 17, 2022
Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacationfloating holiday, floating holidays
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November is National Diabetes Month. Since diabetes affects one in eight adults in the United States and is a major driver of health plan costs, it may be a good… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
November 10, 2022
Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, U.S.American Diabetes Month, Diabetes, National Diabetes Month
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With thousands and thousands of codes that can be assigned to everything from the diagnosis of a patient’s condition to the facility where they receive care, there is plenty of… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
October 7, 2022
Benefits Magazine, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurancemedical claims, medical claims billing, medical claims review
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Cybersecurity should be top of mind for retirement plan fiduciaries, not only because the risks of a data breach or fraud are on the rise but also because the Department… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
September 15, 2022
Compliance, Cybersecurity, DOL, Employee BenefitsCompliance, cyber attack, cybersecurity, cybersecurity strategy, DOL, DOL audit, employee benefits
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When it comes to Department of Labor (DOL) retirement plan investigations, the best defense for plan fiduciaries is often a good offense—conducting a compliance self-review before DOL officials come knocking…. Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
August 29, 2022
DOL, Employee Benefits, Retirement, U.S.DOL, DOL audit, employee benefits, retirement, retirement benefits
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Despite major advancements in technology and medication over the last four decades, people with diabetes still face barriers to getting the best care, a panel of experts said during an… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
August 9, 2022
Compliance, Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Prescription Drugs, U.S.employee benefits, Health Care, health care benefits, high deductible health plan
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A growing percentage of employers are adding fertility benefits to their employee benefits packages as they look for ways to boost recruitment and retention as well as to fulfill other… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
July 25, 2022
Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Voluntary Benefitsemployee benefits, fertility benefits, fertility health care benefits, health coverage
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Changes to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program announced Wednesday by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) will improve the ability of underfunded multiemployer defined benefit (DB) pension plans to… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
July 8, 2022
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Communication, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Legislative, U.S.benefits communication, employee benefits, final rule, financial education, MPRA, PBGC, PBGC Multiemployer Insurance Program, SFA
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Offering pet-related perks has been touted as one strategy for employers trying to get a leg up (or a paw up!) when competing for employees. In honor of Take Your… Read more >
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
June 23, 2022
Communication, Employee Benefits, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, National Pet Day, Pet Bereavement Leave, Pet Insurance, pet-friendly benefits, Pets at Work, voluntary benefits, workplace wellness
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