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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

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The 95% Rule: Offering Coverage to “Substantially All” Full-Time Employees

Revised January 2024

Many schools, cities, and counties have employees working 30 hours or more per week as defined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Often these workers are not offered Health...

Health Care Spending vs. Economic Growth

1 minute read

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...

Enhance Employee Engagement and Satisfaction with Financial Wellness Programs

1.5 minute read

Employers are starting to recognize that employee well-being is important to achieving long-term success. Financial wellness programs have become a valuable tool for employers to...

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Executive Order Addresses Artificial Intelligence

1 minute read

President Biden issued an executive order (EO) aimed at establishing standards for artificial intelligence (AI) relating to security, protecting privacy, advance equity and civil...

Over Half of Americans Had Employer-based Health Insurance in 2022

1 minute read

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,...

HIPAA Violation Civil Penalties Increased

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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...

Stop-loss Insurance Premiums Increased

1 minute read

According to the 2023 Aegis Risk Medical Stop Loss Premium Survey, stop-loss premiums increased by 16% from 2021 to 2023. Self-funded health plans purchase stop-loss insurance to help...

More Employers Offering Fertility Benefits

2.5 minute read

Working and family are two very important aspects of an employee’s life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) one in six people struggle with fertility issues. The stress...

How to Captivate Employees’ Attention during Open Enrollment

2.5 minute read

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...

2024 Open Enrollment and Inflation

2 minute read

Inflation is causing many employees to feel financially strained. This may impact the choices employees make on their benefits during open enrollment.