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Benefit Trends—Health Care Cost-Containment Strategies

Justin Held, CEBS

04 Jan 202310 Mar 2023

According to a recent International Foundation survey report, health care costs are expected to increase by 7% between 2022 and 2023. In response to the cost escalation, health care plan sponsors are looking for ways to limit the growth of their health […]

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23 Reasons to Earn Your CEBS in 2023 – From Your Peers

Christine Vazquez, CEBS

29 Dec 202206 Jan 2023

As a new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your goals and set a course for your professional development. Resolve to begin something completely new! As a benefits professional, now is the time to grow what you know and […]

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What Plan Sponsors Need to Know After the Passage of SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022

Amanda Wilke

28 Dec 202217 Feb 2023

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0 Act), which aims to increase retirement savings and expand coverage to employer-sponsored retirement plans, was included in the 4,155-page omnibus spending bill (HR 2617) to fund the government for 2023. The omnibus bill was […]

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2022 Year in Review: Benefits Past, Present and Future

Anne Patterson

22 Dec 202227 Jan 2023

Here in the benefits world, there doesn’t seem to be a slow year. The latest Talking Benefits podcast episode takes a look at the top benefits stories of the past year which has become our year-end tradition. Hear how the team did […]

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Tis the Season to Be Healthy

Tim Hennessy

21 Dec 202227 Jan 2023

The holidays are full of family, friends, food and great memories. But they aren’t always compatible with a healthy lifestyle. When the holiday season rolls around, temptations are everywhere and parties and travel disrupt daily routines. It’s easy to get a little lax […]

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New Survey Results Are In—Organizations Committing to Hybrid Work

Anne Patterson

15 Dec 202215 Dec 2022

As the dust of the pandemic settles, over half of employers will maintain remote work options as 2023 approaches, according to a new report from the International Foundation. The Employee Benefits Survey results show the popularity of flexible work arrangements and decline […]

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Dependent Eligibility Audits – What Are They and Why Should You Consider Conducting One?

Julie Stich, CEBS

13 Dec 202213 Dec 2022

Anyone who works with health care benefit plans knows that costs keep going up. They also know they have a responsibility to make sure the plan is sustainable. Add into that the ERISA responsibility to make sure the plan’s terms are followed. […]

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Embracing STEM in Indigenous Communities

Tim Hennessy

08 Dec 202208 Dec 2022

Using a culturally responsive curriculum in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs leads to better engagement and performance among Indigenous students, a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada and the Future Skills Centre shows. The Learning Together: STEM Outreach […]

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RxDC Reporting Will Bring Changes . . . Here’s What to Know Now

Jonas Leyrer, CEBS

07 Dec 202207 Dec 2022

Late last year, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), which contained a provision requiring health care plans to submit Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reports to CMS. RxDC was made retroactive for 2020 but its implementation was delayed for a […]

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Four-Day Workweek: Pros, Cons and Implementation

Cara McMullin

06 Dec 202227 Jan 2023

As employers do more to support employees’ mental health and work/life balance, the four-day workweek has become a front-runner among evolving workplace considerations. In this competitive labor market, the marked benefits of the four-day schedule promote a culture of employee well-being. The […]