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ACA Employer Reporting Relief Options for Self-Funded Plans in 2025
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 

On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed two laws intended to simplify employer’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements. The Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (HR 3797) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (HR 3801) allow flexibility for employers to furnish 1095-B and […]

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2024 Mental Health Trends: Leading Change Through Preventive Action
Anne Newhouse, CEBS
 

Today is World Mental Health Day, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and to reaffirm commitments to improving mental health through education, awareness and advocacy. Many plan sponsors look toward mental health trends to stay informed on strategies for […]

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Using Spousal Surcharges and Carve-Outs as Health Cost Management Strategies
Anne Newhouse, CEBS
 

With open enrollment right around the corner, employers are already contemplating strategies to help lower their health plan costs. Spousal surcharges or carve-outs are two options, but how prevalent are they? Surcharge vs. Carve-Out A spousal surcharge is an additional employee contribution […]

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Organizations Adding More Fertility and Adoption Support
Cara McMullin
 

Fertility and family-planning benefits remain top of mind for many organizations as they evaluate benefit packages for the year ahead. The advantages of these benefits include attracting and retaining key talent; saving on health care costs; matching benefits to diversity, equity and […]

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