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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Survey Reveals U.S. Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released the results of their 2021 drug use and health survey. Results...

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New Nursing and Pregnancy Laws

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Two new federal laws have extended employment protections to employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions.

Prescription Drug Reporting Submission Grace Period

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The No Surprises Act’s transparency provisions require employer-sponsored health plans and issuers to provide information regarding health care spending and prescription drugs to the...

Cost-sharing Limits for 2024 Plan Years

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the cost sharing limits for 2024 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The maximum limit on cost sharing is $9,450 for self-only...

The Organizational Mission and Employee Engagement

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A strong and authentic organizational mission can help attract and retain top talent. Workers are more likely to be engaged and loyal to organizations with a mission they believe in...

U.S.’s Life Expectancy and Health Care

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2021 was the second year in a row that the U.S.’s life expectancy declined, while other comparably large, wealthy countries saw a rebound since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In...

New Telemedicine and HSA Legislation

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The recently approved Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 2023) includes a new 2-year extension of the telehealth waiver. Temporary relief had been provided to high deductible...

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Pay Transparency

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As a result of changing labor markets, more and more employees are demanding pay transparency. Pay transparency is when an employer openly communicates pay-related information through...

Upcoming Deadlines for ACA Reporting

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Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting under the Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in early 2023.

Self-Care Over the Holidays

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Self-care can be viewed as a luxury or a self-indulgence, but it’s an important part of taking care of your own well-being.