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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Midyear Employee Benefits Trends to Watch

1.5 minute read

Employers have dealt with consistent benefits challenges over the past few years, including increasing healthcare costs and competitive compensation demands. While some have made...

Caregiver-Conscious Benefits

5 min read

An organization's wellness program impacts not only employees but also their loved ones, including spouses and dependents. It's crucial to consider all program users to maximize its...

Pharmacy and Small Business

4.5 min read

In the face of escalating prescription drug costs, employers are exploring innovative strategies to manage expenses. Small businesses, in particular, are leveraging employee benefits as...

New HIPAA Model Attestation Form for Reproductive Health Care Privacy

1 minute read

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated its webpage on safeguarding reproductive health care privacy. The webpage includes additional resources and a HIPAA...

ACA Affordability Safe Harbors

2.5 minute read

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that applicable large employers (ALEs)(with at least 50 full-time employees) offer affordable health coverage or risk IRS penalties. This...

Health Plans to Continue Offering Free Preventative Care Per New Ruling

2 minute read

On June 21, 2024, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a key component of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) preventive care mandate unconstitutional. The ruling applies only to a...

$1.3 Trillion Spent on Health Benefits in 2024

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According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) health care spending in the United States is projected to increase by 5.8% this year to $1.3 trillion. The spending per...

Cardiovascular Disease Ranked Second Most Expensive Health Condition

1.5 minute read

A report by independent stop-loss provider Sun Life found that cardiovascular disease surpassed blood cancers for the first time in 12 years. It has now become the second-highest...

How to Support Women in the Workplace

4.5 min read

To foster diverse and inclusive workplaces, supporting female employees at all life stages is crucial. Women now face challenges beyond pay equality, including menopausal issues, family...

Employee Retention Strategies for 2024

3 minute read

In 2023, approximately 27% of U.S. workers resigned, costing employers nearly a trillion dollars in turnover expenses. Turnover rates are anticipated to rise, with experts forecasting a...