<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none;" alt="" src="https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=118459&amp;fmt=gif">

Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Mari Wagner

The greatest badge of success for Mari Wagner is when her customers reach out and let her know how appreciative they are of her help and services. Mari is dependable, driven, committed, and enjoys meeting new people. Mari joined the National Insurance Services (NIS) team after working with NIS for several years on mutual clients benefit plans. She finds that NIS has similar values and mindset to her own. As an Account Manager, Mari works with schools, cities, and counties in the Midwest Region. She is a licensed insurance agent with a background in sales, wellness, managing insurance pools, marketing, and consulting.

Recent Articles by Mari Wagner

ACA’s Preventative Care Mandate Reinstated

1 minute read

Back in March, a U.S. District Court struck down the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventative care coverage requirements. The ruling stated that items or services with A or B ratings by...

6 Cost-cutting Tips for Employers

1.5 minute read

Due to economic downturn and ongoing labor challenges, employers are searching for ways to save money. Being savvy can help employers identify areas to reduce expenses without...

2023 Voluntary Benefit Trends

2.5 minute read

Voluntary benefits can be a great way for employers to round out their benefits package. They are beneficial to employees and their families, and many come with little to no cost to...

U.S.’s Life Expectancy and Health Care

1 minute read

2021 was the second year in a row that the U.S.’s life expectancy declined, while other comparably large, wealthy countries saw a rebound since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In...

Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2023

1.5 minute read

Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits which are adjusted for inflation by the IRS each year. Many limits will substantially increase for 2023 due to inflation.

How to Be an Educated Health Care Consumer

2 minute read

With health care costs on the rise, it’s more important than ever to take responsibility for your medical care choices. Asking questions and researching your options are good ways to...

Categories

Manage Employee Burnout with Meaningful Connections

2.5 minute read

Employee burnout, the state of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion, has become more prevalent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the number of people who sought help for...

Employer Strategies to Tackle Inflation

2.5 minute read

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the inflation rate has increased 9.1% year over year. This is also the highest inflation rate since 1981. It has led to significant price...

Categories

Machine-Readable Files to Be Posted by July 1, 2022

1.5 minute read

The Transparency in Coverage Final Rules require health insurance issuers and plans to disclose detailed pricing information on a public website. The three machine-readable files...

Categories

2023 Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Released

1 minute read

The Department of Health and Human Services released its final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023. This describes the benefit and payment parameters under the Affordable...