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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Protecting Employees from Delta Variant

3 minute read

The Delta variant of coronavirus has quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S. Delta can cause a more severe form of COVID-19, spreading more efficiently than the original strain....

FAQ Issued Regarding Contraceptive Coverage Rules

.5 minute read

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury Departments issued an FAQ about the enforcement of the contraceptive coverage mandate under the Affordable...

COBRA Subsidy Expiration Notice Due

.5 minute read

The American Rescue Plan Act provides COBRA premium assistance to eligible individuals. One requirement is that plans must notify individuals about when their premium assistance ends...

Pfizer Vaccine Approved by FDA

1 minute read

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. It is the first full approval of a coronavirus vaccine. The other vaccines are still...

FAQs Issued Regarding No Surprises Act and Transparency Rule

1.5 minute read

The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued FAQs about the implementation of the No Surprises Act and transparency provisions of the Consolidated...

Family-Building Benefits

2 minute read

In a post pandemic world, benefits matter more now than ever to employees. The latest employee benefit to gain popularity are family-building benefits. Family-building benefits can...

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Best Practice: Review/Update Your Insurance Coverages After a Life Event

2.5 minute read

Dave is a recent college graduate and just started his teaching career. He makes sure to sign up for his employer’s insurance coverage. Fast forward three years, Dave marries Shelia...

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The Delta Variant and Return-to-Work Vaccination Policies

2.5 minute read

With the highly contagious Delta variant spreading across the United States, and cases and hospitalizations on the rise, many employers are taking actions to protect their employees.

Lessons Learned from Open Enrollment During the Pandemic

4 minute read

Open enrollment itself is challenging enough most years to engage and educate employees about their benefits. The pandemic added another layer of complexity as employers dealt with...

OSHA Not Amending Healthcare ETS

1 minute read

OSHA will not make changes to its healthcare emergency temporary standard (ETS) after the CDC reversed its face mask guidance. The CDC recommends that fully vaccinated individuals...