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Pandemic Response: Organizations Move to Erode Health Care Barriers

Stacy Van Alstyne, CEBS

13 May 202013 May 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic took hold, some organizations adopted safer-at-home work environments, while others were deemed essential and saw their work shift from routine tasks to risk-taking heroics. Others were forced to furlough staff. All situations affected how participants access health care, and […]

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Are Laid Off or Furloughed Employees Eligible for Health Care Benefits?

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

12 May 202014 May 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has brought layoffs and furloughs to millions of workers across the United States. This bad news can be complicated for individuals with health care coverage through their employer. These employees are asking questions, such as “Do I still have […]

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Multiemployer Trust Funds React to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Justin Held, CEBS

11 May 202012 May 2020

The coronavirus is a challenge unlike most employers have faced. These challenges are even more unique in the multiemployer trust fund world. The pandemic has brought major changes to both retirement and health care benefits, including defined benefit and contribution plans, prescription […]

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Steps Plan Sponsors Should Take to Implement the Families First Act and the CARES Act

Staff

08 May 202011 May 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act or FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, an Economic Security (CARES) Act have brought a wide range of changes to employee benefit plans, including changes to health care coverage, retirement plans and leave […]

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Virtual Internships—A Pandemic Opportunity

SandyT

07 May 202007 May 2020

“Normal” work operations have been significantly affected by COVID-19, prompting companies to rethink how they approach most aspects of their business. Many companies are typically preparing for their summer internship programs this time of the year. University students are hired for the summer […]

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Benefits Together: Sharing Experiences and Solutions During the Global Pandemic

Robbie Hartman, CEBS

04 May 202030 Apr 2020

The coronavirus has changed the world as we know it, and benefits professionals across the United States and Canada play a crucial role in shaping a new path forward. By standing together and sharing our hard-earned lessons, we can help each other […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employee Benefits Wellness

5 Ergonomic Tips for Your (New!) Home Office

Anne Patterson

30 Apr 202028 Apr 2020

If you’re reading this from your (new!) home office, you aren’t alone. With much of the North American workforce now telecommuting due to the coronavirus pandemic, many new considerations are unfolding—staying productive, balancing work and home life (hello homeschooling heroes!), and something […]

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Communicating in a Crisis: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

Guest Contributor

29 Apr 202028 Apr 2020

Whether it’s a global pandemic like COVID-19, a major shift in your industry, or a significant change that impacts your business, there are times when you need to respond and communicate quickly. But how you respond shouldn’t be a knee-jerk reaction—because it’s […]

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COVID-19 Implications for Employer-Sponsored STD Plans

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

28 Apr 202028 Apr 2020

Canadian employers and employees are both struggling to keep up with all the changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Theresa Tran, CEBS, a senior benefits consultant at Eckler Ltd., spoke about COVID-19 implications for employer-sponsored group short-term disability (STD) plans during the […]

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Coronavirus and On-Site Clinics: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

27 Apr 202027 Apr 2020

Many plan sponsors use on-site clinics to address the health and wellness of their participants and sometimes, the participant’s family members. These clinics provide easy access for all health-related services, coordinate care from multiple providers and provide support and education for patients. […]