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The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced its plans to issue new proposed rules on permissible wellness incentives under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by the end of...
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Do you offer your employees a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) that integrates with their health plan? If yes, you are required to offer COBRA continuation of coverage for the HRA...
President Trump delivered his 2019 State of the Union Address on February 5, 2019. During his speech, he touched upon several issues that could impact the employee benefits industry, including paid...
In the 1970s-1980s, most Wisconsin cities began offering to pay all or some of their retiree’s health insurance benefits post-employment. Some organizations allowed employees to exchange...
Please note that Grand Rounds combined with Doctor on Demand and are now known as Included Health.
Rebecca was a married mother of two who enjoyed bike riding, boating, and spending time with...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reduced contribution limit for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) impacting individuals with family coverage. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed late last...
Due to the legalization of same-sex marriage, Wisconsin has made some big changes regarding domestic partnership in their recently passed 2017-2019 state budget.
Employee benefit integration is taking a step back and looking at the whole picture. Do you know how all of your benefits work together? Think of your employee benefits package as a house. Although...
Iowa’s House File 291, passed in March 2017, limits public worker’s collective bargaining and negotiating rights. This puts Iowa’s public workers and employers onto a new playing field when it comes...
Do you make a lump sum payment upon retirement for your employees’ unused sick leave, vacation pay or other early-retirement incentives? If you do, there is a way to increase the value of the benefit...
