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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

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that nearly the entire U.S. population has some COVID-19 immunity through vaccination, previous infection, or both. So,...

What to Consider When Selecting a Health Plan

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Changing health plans can be a big decision for any employer. Not only is it a costly commitment, but it also impacts retention levels, recruitment capabilities, and employee...

Over 100 Million Americans Have Medical Debt

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According to a Kaiser Family Foundation report, over 100 million Americans have medical debt, most of which comes in the form of family loans, credit card balances, or payment plans...

How to Mitigate Rising Benefits Costs Due to Inflation

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Consumer goods, as well as employee benefits, have seen significant price increases due to the rising inflation rate. One-third of U.S. employees have already seen an increase in...

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HSA and HDHP Limits Increase for 2023

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The IRS recently announced the inflation-adjusted contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) will increase for 2023.

Premium Tax Credit FAQs Updated

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The IRS released a FAQ fact sheet on the premium tax credit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The updated FAQs address changes for taxpayers for the 2020 and 2021 tax years,...

Supreme Court Stays OSHA’s ETS

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On January 13, 2022, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to stay the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). It has...

CDC Endorses Child COVID-19 Vaccine

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed a low-dose version of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11.

Cal/OSHA Amends COVID-19 Notice and Reporting Requirements

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California approved Assembly Bill 654 to amend California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 reporting and notice regulations. The bill became effective...

Additional Surprise Medical Billing Ban Regulations Issued

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury jointly released an additional interim final rule, outlining further requirements related to surprise billing.