McNees

JANUARY 19, 2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“Act”), signed by President Trump on December 27, 2020, contains several provisions affecting employee benefits. The distribution applies to certain federal disasters declared between January 1, 2020 and February 25, 2021, but excludes COVID as a disaster.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

AUGUST 15, 2023

Deciding if the cost of dental insurance is worth it requires considering how much you may spend annually on dental services. Participation in a dental plan provides a low-cost way for employers to provide a more robust book of benefits to their employees. was $128.75 per person.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As the labor market remains tight and businesses struggle to find staff, more small firms are starting to offer employee benefits, particularly health coverage. Typically, the most expensive and most important benefit is health insurance. Think of an employee benefits plan as a need-to-have, not a nice-to-have.

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Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

This may be a good option for employers that want to simplify their health plan administration while giving employees flexibility. Even with health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance, employees tend to end up with some out-of-pocket costs that aren’t covered by their various plans.

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Griffin Benefits

MARCH 9, 2022

When considering prescription drug cost savings, plan sponsors know where to look: the cost of specialty drugs. Specialty drug treatments accounted for approximately 52% of pharmacy spending in 2020, and when 2021 is fully accounted for, that number is expected to increase. Focus on fundamentals for Rx cost savings.

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HR Professionals Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This has been the norm for many years, though, and in tedious reality, audits are rare, and things seem to work out. On December 27 th , 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the ‘CAA’) was signed into law, and it includes several provisions designed to increase transparency in healthcare pricing. But what if that changes?

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HR Professionals Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

While challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic dominate headlines, a number of new 2022 benefits compliance obligations and updates may fly under the radar. While these changes may not be top-of-mind at the moment, it is critical employers understand them and take steps to comply when appropriate. Transparency in Coverage.

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Higginbotham

MARCH 17, 2022

29, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a final rule regarding transparency in coverage. Employer Takeaway. Employers with self-funded plans should work with their carrier/TPA to ensure compliance. Employer Takeaway. Links and Resources .

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