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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

Reminder: COVID-19 Health Plan Extension Deadlines Coming to a Close!

1 minute read

During the COVID-19 national emergency, specific health plan deadlines were extended to provide individuals with more time to make decisions about their healthcare coverage. These...

Effective Strategies to Bridge the Gaps in Your Benefits Offerings

1.5 minute read

In today's world, the competition for top talent is fierce. Employers are recognizing the value of their employees as their most valuable asset. A competitive salary is no longer...

How Happiness and Health are Linked

1.5 minute read

Happiness is defined as “an emotion of joy, gladness, satisfaction, and well-being” by the American Psychological Association. Most people want a happy and fulfilling life. Happiness...

Advantages of Narrow Network Plans

1.5 minute read

As health care costs in the United States continue to rise, its costs are outpacing wages. This makes health care coverage less affordable for many workers. Many employers are...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

1.5 minute read

Your mental health includes how you feel, think, and act. It also includes your social and emotional well-being.

Updated FMLA Poster

.5 minute read

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published an updated Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster for employers to use to meet the law’s workplace posting requirement. The new...

Survey Reveals Work Has Negative Impact on Employee Mental Health

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A recent SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) survey found that 1 in 3 U.S. employees say their job has had a negative impact in their health over the past six months. Enhancing...

The Importance of Disability

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Employers have been expanding their voluntary benefit offerings over the past few years to help employees deal with challenges and financial pressures related to COVID-19 and...

Prior Authorization Processes Overhauled

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Several health insurers including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna are making plans to revamp their prior authorization processes. Prior authorization or preauthorization is when a...

COVID-19 National Emergency Ends

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President Biden signed a resolution which ended the COVID-19 national emergency as of April 10, 2023. Both the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) were supposed to...