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For the 10th year in a row, child care costs have risen, according to the Cost of Care Report. Of 3,000 parents surveyed, 67% are spending 20% of their annual income or more on child...
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Employers should be providing certain benefit notices to their employees at open enrollment time. This includes the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC). Other notices must be...
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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....
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Many employees need help with open enrollment, but this can especially be true with younger workers. They typically have less experience choosing benefits than their older workforce...
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A recent report shows that workforce changes impacting organizations in 2023. It showcases a shift in employer practices, with a decrease in job openings and offers, and a heightened...
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Fewer employees understand how their health care plans work this year than last year, according to the 2023 Healthcare Literacy Report. This confidence is directly linked to overall...
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The Biden administration released a beta website for its new student debt loan repayment plan, the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE). Eligible borrowers can submit their...
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The IRS released updated penalty amounts for those who don’t comply with the Affordable Care Act’s requirements under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6066. The increased amounts...
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new version of its I-9 form, also known as the Employment Verification form. This form is to be exclusively used...
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Many employers lowered their claim costs during the COVID-19 pandemic due to people delaying their care. Now that utilization is increasing, medical plan costs are approaching...
