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What’s New with Mental Health Parity

Anne Patterson

23 Nov 202123 Nov 2021

In this Talking Benefits podcast episode, the pod squad wanted to highlight a topic that is timely for several reasons and might be a little confusing—mental health and substance use disorder parity in benefits. Podcast host Julie Stich welcomed Stephanie Patrick, senior […]

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What to Expect for Health Care Costs in 2022

Anne Newhouse

22 Nov 202122 Nov 2021

As we get closer to 2022, plan sponsors are wondering what next year will mean for their employee benefits plans, especially group health plans. Health care costs are complicated, and the pandemic made everything even more complicated. COVID-19 continues to impact plans […]

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Uncertainty of Workplace Mental Health Issues on the Rise

Justin Held, CEBS

16 Nov 202116 Nov 2021

What mental health issues are common among your organization? Is substance abuse prominent? How are these issues impacting your workplace? What barriers are you facing? Where do you start? The world of workplace mental health and substance use disorder offerings is littered […]

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Questions Parents Are Asking About the Age 26 Mandate and Disabled Adult Dependents

Amanda Wilke

11 Nov 202111 Nov 2021

The passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the age 26 mandate eased the stress of finding health insurance for many parents of adult children. Our previous blog, 9 Questions Parents Are Asking About the Age 26 Mandate, answers questions that […]

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Men’s Health: How to Raise Awareness at Your Organization

Bella Tomaw

09 Nov 202109 Nov 2021

We all know how the saying goes: “Boys don’t cry.” Unfortunately, we are all also aware of the stigma of and neglected focus on men’s health. November is National Men’s Health Awareness Month, and with it comes various efforts to create a […]

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Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency?

Alyssa Hodder

05 Nov 202105 Nov 2021

What are the risks and rewards of investing in cryptocurrency? A recent International Foundation webcast featuring Giles Anderson, director, sales and relationship management with Fidelity, and Philipp Meyer-Brauns, head of investment solutions analytics and vice president with Dimensional, explored some of the […]

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The Best Benefits for Attracting and Retaining Workers

Justin Held, CEBS

02 Nov 202102 Nov 2021

While traditional benefits such as retirement plans and health insurance are an important part of most employers’ benefit packages, the perceived value of supplementary offerings such as leave and work-life benefits make may a bigger difference when it comes to worker engagement […]

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The A’s to Your LGBTQ+ Benefits Q’s

Bella Tomaw

28 Oct 202101 Nov 2021

LGBTQ+ community members are in your workplace. As awareness grows about their unique needs, it’s important to practice equality and inclusion in your benefit offerings. In honor of LGBTQ+ history month, I sat down with Julie Stich, Vice President of Content for […]

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Planning a Vacation This Year? Don’t Bank on It.

Alyssa Hodder

26 Oct 202126 Oct 2021

Blue skies, sunshine and white sandy beaches . . . It’s what you dream about to get through the long, cold winter. But if you had any travel plans in 2020 (or even 2021), chances are they were cancelled. COVID-19 has clearly […]

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The Secret Benefits Sauce for Engaged, Productive Employees

Justin Held, CEBS

21 Oct 202111 May 2022

While traditional benefits such as retirement plans and health insurance are an important part of most employers’ benefit packages, the perceived value of supplementary offerings such as leave, and work-life benefits may make a notable difference when it comes to worker engagement […]