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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...

Health Care Costs Increasing in 2023

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Industry experts agree that employers should expect major health care increases in 2023. Employers must find a way to reign in rising health care costs while finding quality and...

The Impact of Long COVID in the Labor Market

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A U.S. Census Bureau survey found that 16.3 million working-age Americans currently have long COVID. Long COVID is the long-term effects stemming from the COVID-19 infection. About...

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Manage Employee Burnout with Meaningful Connections

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Employee burnout, the state of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion, has become more prevalent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the number of people who sought help for...

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...

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,...

The Financial Security of Elderly Americans

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The financial security of many elderly Americans has been greatly affected by inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic.

2023 Open Enrollment – Early Preparation is Crucial!

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The employment market is still dealing with the aftereffects of the pandemic. Many workers are taking stock of their circumstances and considering which employment perks matter the...

Deferred Medical Care and Mitigating Costs

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During 2020 and 2021, approximately 41% of people deferred medical care due to concerns related to the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, many...