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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Endorsed by FDA

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) advisory panel has endorsed an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use. Next, the FDA will need...

Making Stronger Virtual Employee Connections

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According to a survey from Boston Consulting Group, 40% of employees have transferred to remote working arrangements since the pandemic began. What once was a fringe benefit, is now a...

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Recommendation Made

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has made an approved interim recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Among the first to receive the...

COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury Departments recently published an interim final rule regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The interim final rule states:

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Flu Immunizations Have Increased Importance Now

Colder weather and increased indoor activities are beginning to revive the spread of coronavirus and have caused a rapid rise in the number of hospitalizations for individuals with COVID-19. As...

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Coronavirus Public Health Emergency Renewed

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has renewed its declaration of a public health emergency as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Effective October 23, 2020, a...

Survey Highlights 2020 Employer-Sponsored Health Benefit Trends

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The Kaiser Family Foundation released a summary of their annual employer health benefits survey. The survey examines employer-sponsored health benefits trends and suggests how...

President Trump Issues America First Health Care Plan Executive Order

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President Trump recently introduced an executive order which outlines a new plan for affordable health care and medical billing. It’s called the America First Health Care Plan. The...

FFCRA Regulations Revised Due to Court Decision

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The Department of Labor revised paid sick leave and family medical leave regulations regarding the provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Changes were made...

5 Ways to Reduce Your Health Benefits Costs in 2021

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Health benefit costs have been trending upward for years, over 50% in the last decade, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. And with the economic uncertainty related to...