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 >
August 29, 2022 DOL, Employee Benefits, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
By Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP Every month, the International Foundation releases the Legal and Legislative Reporter, a compilation of new employee benefits-related case summaries. Below is a summary we… Read more >
August 25, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Employee Benefits, ERISA, Human Resources (HR), Legislative, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
August is National Eye Exam Month, which makes it a spectacular time to review vision benefit offerings and communicate to employees/plan participants the importance of eye care. More than half… Read more >
August 23, 2022 Communication, Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Read more >
Earlier this year, I experienced a mental health crisis. I spent five nights at an in-patient program. This was followed by over six weeks at a partial hospitalization facility, which… Read more >
August 18, 2022 Canada, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
Maybe the 26th anniversary (coming up on August 21, 2022) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) isn’t as noteworthy a milestone year as last year’s 25th, but… Read more >
August 17, 2022 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Legislative, Regulatory, U.S. Read more >
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider a bill today that will likely reduce the cost of drugs for some Medicare recipients through a new cap on out-of-pocket… Read more >
August 12, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Education, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Legislative, Regulatory, U.S. Read more >
Ahhhh, the smell of fresh folders, pencils sharpened to perfection and the crack of that first marker opening . . . Oh, is it just me that gets excited about… Read more >
August 11, 2022 Communication, Education, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
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 >
August 9, 2022 Compliance, Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Prescription Drugs, U.S. Read more >
As the global impact of climate change grows, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a core consideration for pension funds. ESG issues and concerns can no longer be… Read more >
August 4, 2022 Canada, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Pensions Read more >
The uncertain financial world of today is increasing the concerns of an already stressed workforce. A new International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plan study, Workplace Wellness and Financial Education Programs:… Read more >
August 2, 2022 Canada, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, U.S. Read more >