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… Read more >
Anne Patterson
December 22, 2022
DOL, Employee Benefits, Legislative, Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S.Build Back Better, Cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, DEI, Dobbs v. Jackson, ESG, fiduciary rule, Mental Health Parity, Respect for Marriage Act, Secure Act 2.0, surprise billing
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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… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
December 21, 2022
Behavioral Decision Making, Employee Benefits, U.S., Wellness#healthyhabits, employee benefits, healthy habits, healthy workplace, mental health, wellness, wellness programs
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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… Read more >
Anne Patterson
December 15, 2022
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Flexible Work Options, U.S.employee benefits, employee benefits survey, flexible schedules, flexible work arrangements, hybrid work, remote work
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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… Read more >
Julie Stich, CEBS
December 13, 2022
Compliance, Dependent Care, Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Human Resources (HR), Insurance, U.S.dependent care, dependent care account, dependent care assistance programs, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA, employee benefits, health care benefits, health insurance
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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… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
December 8, 2022
Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employee Benefits, U.S.apprenticeship, apprenticeship programs, diversity, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, life skills
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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… Read more >
Jonas Leyrer
December 7, 2022
Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Legislative, Prescription Drugs, Regulatory, U.S.employee benefits, legislative, prescription drug benefits, prescription drug costs, prescription drug plan, prescription drugs
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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… Read more >
Cara McMullin
December 6, 2022
Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Mental Health, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balanceemployee benefits, hybrid work, mental health, mental health in the workplace, remote work, working from home, workplace wellness
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On December 1, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments about President Biden’s student loan relief program in February 2023 and blocked rollout of the program… Read more >
Anne Patterson
December 2, 2022
Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Human Resources (HR), U.S.employee benefits, student loan, student loan relief, student loan repayment
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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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The end-of-year push to pass the bill package known as SECURE 2.0 is underway. SECURE 2.0 is comprised of three separate bills, one in the House of Representatives (House) and… Read more >
Amanda Wilke, CEBS
November 30, 2022
Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Legislative, U.S.COVID-19, employee benefits, legal, legal update, legislative, SECURE Act
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