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Participants in a health benefit plan under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) must receive a summary of the plan, called a Summary Plan Description (SPD). Many employers...

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Navigating the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting process is complex, even for the most seasoned employers. Avoiding common pitfalls is essential to ensure compliance and prevent...

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In 2025, organizations are embracing a holistic approach to employee well-being, integrating physical, mental, financial, and emotional support. This shift aims to meet evolving worker...

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Health care and employee benefit costs are rising rapidly. Projections for 2025 indicate a 7% to 8% increase, leading to higher premiums, deductibles, and copayments for employees. Here...

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When it comes to your employer-sponsored group health plan, public sector employers have numerous reporting and disclosure requirements that must be met throughout the year. This guide...

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On October 17, 2024, the IRS released Notice 2024-75 (the Notice), expanding preventive care benefits under high deductible health plans (HDHPs) without or with reduced deductibles. The...

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The Kaiser Family Foundation conducts a survey about employer-sponsored health benefits each year. Here are some of the key points of the 2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey.

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Public sector organizations with group health plans should be aware of changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements that take effect in 2025.

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A recent survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) shows U.S. employers expect an 8% increase in healthcare costs for 2025. The increase is driven by...

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A report by independent stop-loss provider Sun Life found that cardiovascular disease surpassed blood cancers for the first time in 12 years. It has now become the second-highest...