Most employers want to support the mental health of their employees. In a previous blog post, I offered suggestions for cultivating a respectful culture that destigmatizes mental illness and helps… Read more >
July 17, 2019 Employee Assistance Programs, Employee Benefits, Health Care, HR, Mental Health, Wellness 0 Read more >
Employers providing health care benefits to their employees can choose one of two options: a fully insured health plan or a self-funded health plan. Although there are many similarities between… Read more >
On June 13, 2019, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) jointly issued a final rule to expand the flexibility and use of health reimbursement… Read more >
On June 13, 2019, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) jointly issued a final rule to expand the flexibility and use of health reimbursement… Read more >
June 27, 2019 Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, Health Care 0 Read more >
Have you ever taken a medication that didn’t work or, worse, made you sicker? Maybe you had to throw away a bottle of pills and go back to your doctor… Read more >
June 20, 2019 Drug Benefits, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Prescription Drugs 0 Read more >
Transgender-inclusive health care benefits offerings are on the rise—29% of U.S. employers currently offer the benefit, up from 12% in 2016. I chatted with Julie Stich, CEBS, Vice President of… Read more >
June 10, 2019 Employee Benefits, Health Care, HR 0 Read more >
As awareness rises and stigma decreases, society is focusing on the urgency and importance of treating mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Does your employer-sponsored health plan comply with… Read more >
May 15, 2019 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health 0 Read more >
According to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefits Survey, more than 61 percent of plan sponsors offer a flexible spending account (FSA) to their participants. As medical… Read more >
In honor of tomorrow’s “May the Fourth” holiday,we are re-running one of our favorite posts from 2018. Enjoy! Every year since 2011, May 4 has skyrocketed in popularity as Star… Read more >
May 3, 2019 Disability, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) 6 Read more >
A growing number of employers in the U.S. are offering family-friendly benefits such as fertility services, paid leave and flexible scheduling to accommodate employees in today’s competitive labor market, according… Read more >
April 16, 2019 Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Paid Leave, Parental Leave, Workflex 0 Read more >