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 >
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 >
The legal environment relating to abortion coverage has become quite complex following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Health plan sponsors should review their… Read more >
July 28, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Education, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Insurance, Legislative, Regulatory, U.S. Read more >
Unlimited paid time off (PTO): the benefits trend that has rapidly grown, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. How exactly are employers able to offer a limitless vacation… Read more >
July 26, 2022 Canada, Communication, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Human Resources (HR), Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
A growing percentage of employers are adding fertility benefits to their employee benefits packages as they look for ways to boost recruitment and retention as well as to fulfill other… Read more >
July 25, 2022 Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Voluntary Benefits Read more >
Workers faced new or heightened challenges to their physical, mental and financial well-being over the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of those challenges are still lingering. Workplace wellness benefits were forced… Read more >
July 21, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
On June 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements as… Read more >
July 19, 2022 Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Insurance, U.S. Read more >