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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

2023 Year-End Employee Benefit Plan Checklist

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As we approach the end of the year, it's important for employers to stay on top of compliance requirements for their employee benefit plans. There are several tasks related to benefits...

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Price Comparison Transparency Tool Expanded for 2024

1.5 minute read

In 2024, group health plans and issuers must expand their internet-based price comparison tool for enrollees, participants, and beneficiaries. It will need to include all covered...

2024 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 2024.

It’s Time for Early Preparation for 2024 Open Enrollment

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The first part of 2023 was a roller coaster ride for employers, with a record number of employees quitting, a rise in talent shortages, and increased workplace demands from employees....

ACA’s Cost-sharing Limit and No Surprises Act FAQs

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Frequently asked questions were recently issued regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) overall cost-sharing limit and the No Surprises Act’s (NSA) protections against surprise...

Important Information for HDHPs Regarding COVID-19 and Preventive Care

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The IRS recently issued Notice 2023-37, providing updated guidance for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) regarding COVID-19 testing and treatment expenses, as well as clarifying...

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The Latest Trends in Workplace Ageism

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While older workers may be more knowledgeable and experienced, employers tend to overlook them in favor of younger, less experienced workers. Despite laws to protect older workers,...

The Toll of Medical Debt on U.S. Workers

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According to a survey of American workers, 37% of employees have medical debt and 32% struggled to pay their medical bills last year. As health care costs rise, so does the number of...

New Preventive Care FAQs

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New FAQs were issued regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventative care coverage requirement. They were issued in response to a recent court decision (Braidwood Management...

ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2024

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The IRS released updated employer responsibility (pay or play) penalty amounts under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rules require applicable large employers (ALE) to offer...