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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

New HIPAA Model Attestation Form for Reproductive Health Care Privacy

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated its webpage on safeguarding reproductive health care privacy. The webpage includes additional resources and a HIPAA...

ACA Affordability Safe Harbors

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that applicable large employers (ALEs)(with at least 50 full-time employees) offer affordable health coverage or risk IRS penalties. This...

Health Plans to Continue Offering Free Preventative Care Per New Ruling

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On June 21, 2024, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a key component of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) preventive care mandate unconstitutional. The ruling applies only to a...

$1.3 Trillion Spent on Health Benefits in 2024

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According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) health care spending in the United States is projected to increase by 5.8% this year to $1.3 trillion. The spending per...

Cardiovascular Disease Ranked Second Most Expensive Health Condition

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A report by independent stop-loss provider Sun Life found that cardiovascular disease surpassed blood cancers for the first time in 12 years. It has now become the second-highest...

How to Support Women in the Workplace

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To foster diverse and inclusive workplaces, supporting female employees at all life stages is crucial. Women now face challenges beyond pay equality, including menopausal issues, family...

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Family-Friendly Benefits

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Family-friendly benefits in the workplace are crucial for attracting and retaining top talent, enhancing employee satisfaction, and decreasing absenteeism. They are now a top priority for...

Employee Retention Strategies for 2024

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In 2023, approximately 27% of U.S. workers resigned, costing employers nearly a trillion dollars in turnover expenses. Turnover rates are anticipated to rise, with experts forecasting a...

Emergency Room Versus Urgent Care

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As healthcare costs rise for everyone, it's important to educate your employees on strategies to lower their out-of-pocket medical expenses. Empowering employees to distinguish...

Many Employers Enhancing Benefits in the Next Year

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According to a recent study conducted by the health care benefits provider Lively, 81% of organizations are gearing up to enhance their employee benefits within the upcoming year to...