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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

2024 PCORI Fee

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The IRS issuedNotice 2023-70, which increases the fee for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2023, and before October 1, 2024, to $3.22 multiplied by the average number of lives...

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Price Comparison Transparency Tool Expanded for 2024

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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...

Using AI Tools in Open Enrollment

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During the exciting open enrollment period, Human Resources (HR) professionals play a crucial role in educating employees about their benefit options, communicating important enrollment...

HIPAA Violation Civil Penalties Increased

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule regarding penalties for HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. It will apply to penalties assessed on or after...

Stop-loss Insurance Premiums Increased

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According to the 2023 Aegis Risk Medical Stop Loss Premium Survey, stop-loss premiums increased by 16% from 2021 to 2023. Self-funded health plans purchase stop-loss insurance to help...

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Cybercrime and Employee Benefit Plans

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Every day, news headlines are filled with stories of data breaches and cyberattacks. Unfortunately, even employee benefits plans are not immune to these threats. In fact, they are...

More Employers Offering Fertility Benefits

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Working and family are two very important aspects of an employee’s life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) one in six people struggle with fertility issues. The stress...

Action Taken to Eliminate Medical Debt Impact on Credit Scores

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The Biden Administration has announced a plan to ban medical debt from credit scores. Currently, having a low credit score can make it more difficult for a person to rent an...

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.

ICHRA Use Increasing

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In 2023, U.S. employers’ adoption of individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs) increased by 64%, according to a HRA Council report. An ICHRA allows employers to...