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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Erin Woulfe

Erin Woulfe likes to write about things that matter. Keeping her finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the public sector world, she blogs about the latest legislative news and employee benefit trends that affect our school, city and county clients. She’s been with NIS since 2002. “I love connecting to our clients and providing them with the tools they need in order to administrate their plan,” says Erin. “Whether that be materials to educate their employees on certain benefits, how to effectively communicate change within an organization, or providing tips and how-to’s to help them make their job easier.”

Recent Articles by Erin Woulfe

Temporary Rules Issued for Health and Dependent Care FSAs

2 minute read

Congress recently passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. It includes temporary special rules to allow employers...

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5 Ways to Communicate About Benefits

2 minute read

For the average person, understanding employee benefits can be confusing. UnitedHealthcare states that only 7% of individuals know what premium, deductible, and co-insurance are....

Making Stronger Virtual Employee Connections

2.5 minute read

According to a survey from Boston Consulting Group, 40% of employees have transferred to remote working arrangements since the pandemic began. What once was a fringe benefit, is now a...

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Recommendation Made

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has made an approved interim recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Among the first to receive the...

2021 IRS Contribution Limits

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Download our new 2021 IRS Contribution Limits Infosheet. This handy reference for public sector organizations highlights the contribution limits for your HSA, HRA, FSA, retirement...

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Coronavirus Public Health Emergency Renewed

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has renewed its declaration of a public health emergency as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Effective October 23, 2020, a...

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ACA Reporting Transition Relief

1.5 minute read

The IRS recently issued Notice 2020-76 which makes some changes to 2020 ACA reporting.

Dependent Coverage Rules

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Many school, city, and county employers offer health insurance coverage to their employees as well as their dependent children. Here is an overview of the Affordable Care Act rules that...

5 Ways to Reduce Your Health Benefits Costs in 2021

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Health benefit costs have been trending upward for years, over 50% in the last decade, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. And with the economic uncertainty related to...

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The Importance of Taking PTO

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According to the U.S. Travel Association, hundreds of millions of vacation days will go unused this year. But when employees opt not to take a break from work, they and their...