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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Scott Fritz

Scott Fritz always has a willingness to help others, which has made him an ideal candidate for working in the public sector benefits arena throughout his career. He’s a team player and enjoys strategizing, problem solving, and finding effective cost-saving solutions for his clients. As an Employee Benefits Consultant, Scott is responsible for the overall assessment and management of an employer’s benefit plans. He is a licensed insurance agent and works with public sector organizations in Michigan and North Carolina.

Recent Articles by Scott Fritz

List of Preventive Care Benefits for HDHPs Expanded

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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...

2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey Results

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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.

2025 ACA Compliance Checklist

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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.

Increased Health Care Costs Projected for 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...

Cardiovascular Disease Ranked Second Most Expensive Health Condition

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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...

Many Employees Postponing Health Care Due to Costs

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A study by Paytient found that 40% of workers delay health care due to costs, impacting their mental health and productivity.

What to Know About Health Plan Eligibility

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Employers must adhere to crucial eligibility requirements for health coverage, categorized into important "do's" and "don'ts." This includes offering affordable coverage to full-time...

Mandatory Electronic Filing for ACA Returns Deadline: April 1, 2024

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires certain employers to electronically report health plan coverage to the IRS under Code Sections 6055 and 6056. A recent law change mandates...

Model CHIP Notice Updated

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released a new model Employer CHIP Notice.

ACA Reporting Deadlines

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Employers subject to ACA reporting must comply with reporting deadlines in early 2024 for the 2023 calendar year. They must furnish statements to individuals by March 1, 2024, and file...