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The Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans

Staff

26 Jul 202126 Jul 2021

Employers providing health care benefits to their employees can choose one of two options: a fully insured health plan or a self-funded health plan. Although there are many similarities between the two, there are striking differences as well—And each approach has its […]

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Will Employers Rethink At-Work Perks With the Return to the Office?

Justin Held, CEBS

22 Jul 202120 Jul 2021

The summer of 2021 is initiating the gradual return to in-workplace business operations. As part of a COVID-19 study from May of 2021, respondents approximated that 55% of their workforces were working remotely. Respondents also noted that they anticipated about 32% of […]

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Employers Consider More Pet-Friendly Benefits in the Postpandemic Workplace

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

25 Jun 202122 Jun 2021

June 25 is officially National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Admittedly, for the last 15 months, every day has been Take Your Dog to Work Day—actually, Work From Home With Your Dog Day—for many people. But workers may soon have to […]

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18 Prescription Drug Cost-Containment Strategies For Your Plan

Justin Held, CEBS

08 Jun 202107 Jun 2021

Benefits practitioners have grown accustomed to headlines addressing the escalating costs of prescription drug spending. Despite concerted efforts, the cost of commonly prescribed brand-name drugs continues to grow at alarming rates. A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh stated that over […]

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A Growing Number of Employers Offer Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday

Anne Patterson

18 May 202117 Jun 2021

Update: On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill establishing Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. Juneteenth National Independence Day is now the 12th legal public holiday in the United States, and the first one created since Martin Luther King […]

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Employer Support for Employees Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Julie Stich, CEBS

21 Apr 202119 Apr 2021

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism spectrum disorders affected one in 150 children in 2000; prevalence increased to one in 54 children in 2016. This climb in prevalence means it is […]

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Fertility and Adoption Benefit Offerings in the Time of COVID

Anne Patterson

14 Apr 202113 Apr 2021

As employers across the United States examine and modify benefit offerings in response to the pandemic, fertility benefits are no exception. The pandemic has impacted families planning for a new addition in different ways, but one thing is constant—the need for employees […]

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Health Care Benefits: 20 Benchmarking Considerations for Your Plan

Justin Held, CEBS

31 Mar 202130 Mar 2021

Health care benefits remain a critical part of the relationship between employers and workers, especially during these times of rapid change and uncertainty. In addition to serving as an important financial safety net, these benefits act as a recruitment and retention tool. […]

Employers Offer Benefits to Support Grieving Employees and Family Members

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Employers Offer Survivor Benefits to Support Grieving Employees and Family Members

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23 Mar 202122 Mar 2021

It may be the most difficult challenge a person will endure in their lifetime: Facing the death of a loved one. Through bereavement leave, survivor benefits and life insurance, U.S. employers are providing support for workers and surviving family members who are […]

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Encourage Inclusivity and Flexibility With Proactive Employee Benefits

Julie Stich, CEBS

17 Mar 202116 Mar 2021

The pandemic has brought new workforce situations requiring new solutions to the forefront of our daily lives. Innovative and proactive employee benefits can answer some of these current challenges. We’re all familiar with “core” benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, paid time […]

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﻿The Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans

Will Employers Rethink At-Work Perks With the Return to the Office?

Employers Consider More Pet-Friendly Benefits in the Postpandemic Workplace

18 Prescription Drug Cost-Containment Strategies For Your Plan

A Growing Number of Employers Offer Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday

Employer Support for Employees Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Fertility and Adoption Benefit Offerings in the Time of COVID

Health Care Benefits: 20 Benchmarking Considerations for Your Plan

Employers Offer Survivor Benefits to Support Grieving Employees and Family Members

Encourage Inclusivity and Flexibility With Proactive Employee Benefits

The Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans