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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

COBRA Notice Lawsuits Increasing

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There has been a recent rise in lawsuits from former employees alleging deficient COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) election notices. Most have been class action...

Chronic Conditions and Containing Costs in the Workplace

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Chronic conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity can be a significant source of financial pain for employers. According to the Partnership to Fight...

Telehealth Utilization Increase 7,000% During Pandemic

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A report by FAIR Health finds that telehealth usage grew by more than 7,000% during the first year of the pandemic. In 2020, utilization of traditional health care services dropped,...

White House Unveils Plan to Reduce Medical Debt

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With Americans facing rising inflation and some of the highest price increases in four decades, the White House announced new steps to protect consumers and reduce the burden of...

New Public Education Campaign: Mental Health at Work

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The Department of Labor recently unveiled a public education campaign which promotes “mental health-friendly” workplaces. The “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” campaign helps...

Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace

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Well-being is the overall state of employees’ physical, mental, social, and financial health, which can be influenced by various workplace dynamics including workload, co-worker...

HDHPs and Telemedicine Relief Extended

1.5 minute read

It can be problematic for employers to offer a telemedicine benefit if they have a high deductible health plan (HDHP). A telemedicine benefit generally constitutes as a health plan...

Women’s Preventive Service Guidelines Updated

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Under the Affordable Care Act, group health plans are required to cover certain preventative services for women, including annual visits, breastfeeding services, contraception, etc....

The Toll Covid is Taking on HR Teams

The toll Covid-19 has had on our personal and professional lives has forever changed how we look at work/life balance. Human resources directors, and their teams, have been at the forefront of this...

Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2022

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Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits which are periodically updated for inflation by the IRS. Most of the limits will increase, although some limits remain the...