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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Final Rule Issued on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. It prohibits discrimination...

Reproductive Health Care Privacy Strengthened

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule which strengthens HIPAA Privacy Rule by prohibiting PHI disclosure related to lawful reproductive health care...

Many Employees Postponing Health Care Due to Costs

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A study by Paytient found that 40% of workers delay health care due to costs, impacting their mental health and productivity.

Investing in Employee Digestive Wellness

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When striving for a productive and flourishing workforce, employers commonly prioritize traditional wellness initiatives geared towards physical fitness and mental health. However, one...

Final Rule Released for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The rule clarified definitions...

Anxiety is the Primary Mental Health Concern Affecting Employees

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ComPsych, a leading mental health provider, has identified anxiety as the primary mental health concern affecting employees. Nearly one-quarter of the individuals reaching out to...

Legal Assistance Programs Offer Affordable Access to All Employees

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Employers are always looking for ways to enhance their employee benefit offerings. From accident coverage to reproductive assistance and financial support, they continuously add various...

ACA Reporting Penalties Increase for 2025

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IRS Revenue Procedure 2023-34 outlines updated penalties for noncompliance with ACA requirements under IRC Sections 6055 and 6056. These increased penalties apply to 2024 information...

Mental Health Parity Compliance

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In 2024, the federal government remains committed to enhancing accessibility to mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) care, with a key focus on ensuring compliance with the...

Family-friendly Benefits in Demand

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A new report by Ovia Health by Labcorp (Ovia) shows that employees are looking for company benefits and policies that support their families. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of American...