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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

Family-friendly Benefits in Demand

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A new report by Ovia Health by Labcorp (Ovia) shows that employees are looking for company benefits and policies that support their families. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of American...

New Executive Order Expands Women’s Health Research

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President Joe Biden signed an executive order on March 18, 2024, promoting women's health research, calling for a $12 billion investment in a Fund for Women's Health Research at the...

Employers Prioritize Employee Wellness Over Costs When Selecting Benefits

1.5 minute read

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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National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Proposed

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President Biden proposed fiscal year 2025 budget includes a national paid family and medical leave program.

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5-day COVID-19 Isolation Dropped

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued updated guidelines for individuals testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The CDC now advises that those...

2025 Pay-or-Play Penalties Decrease

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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...

FAQs Issued for Contraceptive Coverage Mandate

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs about the contraceptive coverage mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The FAQs...

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2024 Attraction and Retention Trends

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The labor market is expected to somewhat improve in 2024, but employers will still face challenges in attracting and retaining talented employees. Skills gaps and high inflation...

Americans Spent $4.5 Trillion in Health Care in 2022

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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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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...