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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 assistance and services. Mari is dependable, driven, committed, and enjoys meeting new people. She finds that NIS has similar values and mindset to her own. As an Employee Benefits Consultant, Mari specializes in a full suite of employee benefits, including health, health spending accounts, dental, vision, life, and disability policies. She works with Minnesota and South Dakota public sector organizations. Mari is a licensed insurance agent with a background in sales, wellness, managing insurance pools, marketing, and consulting. In addition, Mari is also a Commercial Insurance Specialist, collaborating with public sector organizations on their Property & Casualty and Cyber Liability insurance plans. She ensures these organizations are well-protected against potential risks and helps them navigate the complexities of insurance policies.

Recent Articles by Mari Wagner

Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2023

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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

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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...

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Manage Employee Burnout with Meaningful Connections

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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

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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...

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

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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...

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2023 Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Released

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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...

New Public Education Campaign: Mental Health at Work

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The Department of Labor recently unveiled a public education campaign which promotes “mental health-friendly” workplaces. The “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” campaign helps...

HR Trends in 2022

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Human Resource (HR) departments are given more responsibility each year, often without budgets that match these changes. As a result, HR teams must stay on top of trends and constantly...

Court Blocks OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS

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The fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a temporary stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on mandatory...

Complex Health Benefits Can Affect Employee Productivity and Morale

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Many people may need help understanding their options during open enrollment and when receiving health services. According to a Quantum Health survey, 8 out of 10 people said they faced...