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An Employee Benefit Research Institute study found that retirees will need to save hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover Medicare costs. These costs include prescription drugs,...

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued an FAQ on the prohibition of gag clauses under the transparency provisions of the Consolidated...

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Employee well-being will be a primary focus for employers this year. Now more than ever, employees want to feel that they belong in a workplace and feel recognized, appreciated, and...

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A report by The Workforce Institute at UKG has revealed that managers impact employee mental health more than therapists and doctors. They surveyed 3,400 people in 10 countries...

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The IRS released a final rule which expands the requirement to file certain information electronically. This includes the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting requirements under...

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Health insurance company, Humana Inc., has announced that they will stop providing employer-sponsored medical insurance coverage. This includes fully insured, self-funded, and Federal...

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Consolidated health systems deliver a large proportion of the medical care in the United States. A new study suggests that consolidated health systems provide slightly better care than...

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Voluntary benefits can be a great way for employers to round out their benefits package. They are beneficial to employees and their families, and many come with little to no cost to...

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It's important for employers to have a clear communications strategy when discussing benefits with employees. Communication should take place throughout the year, not just at enrollment...

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There is no one size fits all approach to talking benefits with employees. As workforces become more diverse, it's now more important than ever to know your audience. Employers are...