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On May 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) updated its FAQs regarding HIPAA and the recent cybersecurity incident involving...
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A recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) final rule raises salary thresholds for executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees, potentially leading to more employees...
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A recent Harris Poll survey found that most employed Americans are satisfied with their company's paid time off (PTO) policy, but 3 in 4 didn't use the maximum allowed days. On...
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In 2021, prescription drug spending by private health plans nearly reached $152 billion, an 18% increase since 2016. Some researchers and stakeholders are scrutinizing certain...
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Accidents can have devastating consequences, making financial protection crucial. Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance provides a safety net for employees and their...
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The Affordable Care Act imposes a fee on health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to fund comparative effectiveness research. These fees are called PCORI fees and are...
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued resources to help health plans and insurers submit their annual compliance attestation for the Consolidated Appropriation Act’s (CAA)...
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An individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) is an employer-funded healthcare account that provides an alternative to traditional group health plans. Employers can...
There is a growing income coverage gap in the U.S. workforce, with 30% of households experiencing income-disrupting events. Communicating the importance of income protection to employees is crucial...
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In honor of Disability Insurance Awareness Month, it is crucial to grasp the significance of disability insurance and its value.
