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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Supporting Remote and Hybrid Employees’ Mental Health

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As many employees work remotely or adapt to a hybrid schedule, they may face a new set of stressful challenges. Managers can play a crucial role in helping employees manage their stress...

Addressing Social Determinants of Health

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Traditionally, health outcomes were improved by expanding access to the health care system. But recently, there has been an increased focus on taking a broader approach due to the...

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Mental Health and Inflation-Related Anxiety

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We are currently faced with the highest inflation rate since 1981. This is causing many people to feel financially stressed, which may be negatively impacting their mental health....

Inflation Reduction Act Signed into Law

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President Joe Biden recently signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Although the law is primarily aimed at fighting inflation and reducing carbon emissions, it contains several...

Pay or Play Penalties Increase for 2023

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The IRS revised its frequently asked questions, updating the pay or play penalty amounts for 2023. The pay or play rules, also referred to as employer shared responsibility is part of...

Benefits that Can Strengthen Your Attraction and Retention Efforts

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Attraction and retention are top of mind for employers right now. According to Zywave’s 2022 Attraction and Retention Benchmarking Overview, over 75% of employers consider attraction...

Survey States Health Benefits Cost Will Grow in 2023

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According to the early results from Mercer’s National Survey of Employer-sponsored Health Plans 2022, the average health benefit cost per U.S. employee is expected to increase by 5.6%...

Telehealth Nondiscrimination Guidance Released

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With the increased usage of telehealth due to the pandemic, the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services jointly issued guidance which addresses federal nondiscrimination...

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that nearly the entire U.S. population has some COVID-19 immunity through vaccination, previous infection, or both. So,...

New FAQs for ACA Contraceptive Mandate

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury Department jointly issued new FAQs regarding the contraceptive coverage mandate under the Affordable Care Act...