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On April 12, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that an additional 277,000 Americans would see their student debt of a combined $7.4 billion canceled. The Biden-Harris administration...
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On April 12, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that an additional 277,000 Americans would see their student debt of a combined $7.4 billion canceled. The Biden-Harris administration...
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A recent survey conducted by TransUnion, a leading consumer credit reporting agency, uncovered a significant shift in employer priorities when it comes to selecting employee benefits....
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The IRS released updated employer responsibility (pay-or-play) penalty amounts under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rules require applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer...
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Health care spending in the United States reached $4.5 trillion in 2022, a 4.1% increase from the previous year. This averages out to $13,493 per person. The growth in health care...
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A recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) predicted that national health expenditures will outpace the gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 2022 to...
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The U.S. Census Bureau’s survey revealed that employer-based health insurance was the most common coverage type for 54.5% of working-age adults in 2022. According to Dave Waddington,...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule regarding penalties for HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. It will apply to penalties assessed on or after...
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Proper communication can help employees see the true value of their benefits. It can also lead to an appreciation of the employer’s investment on well-being and health. Employees who...
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Inflation is causing many employees to feel financially strained. This may impact the choices employees make on their benefits during open enrollment.
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According to a new study, American workers are hesitant to use their paid sick leave, even if they are truly sick. Nine out of ten employees said they worked while sick during the...