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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

How Happiness and Health are Linked

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Happiness is defined as “an emotion of joy, gladness, satisfaction, and well-being” by the American Psychological Association. Most people want a happy and fulfilling life. Happiness...

ACA’s Preventative Care Mandate Reinstated

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Back in March, a U.S. District Court struck down the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventative care coverage requirements. The ruling stated that items or services with A or B ratings by...

Advantages of Narrow Network Plans

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As health care costs in the United States continue to rise, its costs are outpacing wages. This makes health care coverage less affordable for many workers. Many employers are...

HSA and HDHP Limits Increase for 2024

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The IRS recently announced the inflation-adjusted contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) will increase for 2024.

The Toll of Medical Debt on U.S. Workers

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According to a survey of American workers, 37% of employees have medical debt and 32% struggled to pay their medical bills last year. As health care costs rise, so does the number of...

Updated FMLA Poster

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published an updated Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster for employers to use to meet the law’s workplace posting requirement. The new...

FSA Claims Substantiation Requirement

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The IRS released a Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum regarding important reminders about claims substantiation requirements for flexible spending accounts (FSAs). The requirements apply...

Prior Authorization Processes Overhauled

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Several health insurers including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna are making plans to revamp their prior authorization processes. Prior authorization or preauthorization is when a...

New Preventive Care FAQs

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New FAQs were issued regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventative care coverage requirement. They were issued in response to a recent court decision (Braidwood Management...

New ACA Reporting Filing Rules for 2024

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under IRS Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056. The rules state certain employers must provide information to the IRS about...