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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

2024 Federal Poverty Levels Released

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates federal poverty levels (FPLs) annually to determine eligibility for programs and benefits. The 2024 FPL for an individual...

How Obesity Impacts the Workplace

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Obesity is a global health epidemic with significant challenges for employers and workplaces, including decreased productivity and increased healthcare costs.

FAQs Issued for Contraceptive Coverage Mandate

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs about the contraceptive coverage mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The FAQs...

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Employee Assistance Programs

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Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are often underutilized, despite their potential to boost employee well-being, satisfaction, performance, and health. According to Mental Health...

FDA Approved 55 New Drugs in 2023

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Fifty-five new treatments were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023. This is a nearly 50% increase from the year before. Typically, 45-50 new drugs are...

Decoding Health Care Data - Claims Analytics

Data analytics isn't just about saving money; it's about building a healthier, happier workforce. By understanding how employees use health care, we can design benefits that truly serve their needs....

Florida Is First State to Import Canadian Drugs

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Florida permission to directly import prescription drugs from Canada. This historic policy shift has the potential to...

Americans Spent $4.5 Trillion in Health Care in 2022

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Health care spending in the United States reached $4.5 trillion in 2022, a 4.1% increase from the previous year. This averages out to $13,493 per person. The growth in health care...

2024 Employee Benefit Trends

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have faced challenges in attracting and retaining employees. The labor market will cool slightly in 2024, but competition for talent will remain....

ACA Reporting Deadlines

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Employers subject to ACA reporting must comply with reporting deadlines in early 2024 for the 2023 calendar year. They must furnish statements to individuals by March 1, 2024, and file...