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A January 2025 survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) revealed that 25% of workers are unaware of their mental health benefits, and only 50% know how to access them...
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Employers collect employees' medical information for various reasons, such as verifying accommodation requests or certifying leave. Federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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On April 7, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Final Part D Redesign Program Instructions for 2026, detailing changes from the Inflation Reduction...
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Participants in a health benefit plan under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) must receive a summary of the plan, called a Summary Plan Description (SPD). Many employers...
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According to the 2025 State of Leave and Accommodations report from AbsenceSoft, employee leave requests rose for the third year in 2024, with illness recovery leading at 57% and mental...
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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released joint guidance on illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
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Employers are increasingly using tobacco surcharges on health insurance premiums to manage costs and encourage healthier lifestyles. While these surcharges are allowed under compliant...
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Navigating the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting process is complex, even for the most seasoned employers. Avoiding common pitfalls is essential to ensure compliance and prevent...
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Are your employees making the most out of their benefits?
While employers may think about open enrollment only a few times a year, employees think about it even less. And that's...
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As millennials graduate from college and begin looking for employment, many are saddled with student loan debt - $1.6 trillion in the U.S. alone.1 It’s a financial hardship and stressor...
