Employee Benefits

MARCH 1, 2024

Musculoskeletal claims were the top driver of healthcare costs in almost all industries, according to research by Maxis Global Benefits Network. based on global claims data, also found spending on musculoskeletal care tripled between 2018 and 2022, from US$26 million (£20.5 million) to $95 million (£75.1 million).

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PayrollOrg

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

On September 14, the IRS announced it will not process any new employee retention credit (ERC) claims to help protect businesses from scams.

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Workers' Compensation

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The case highlights the bumping road for NJ medical providers who seek reimbursement in claims involving extra-jurisdictional work-related accidents. The NJWDC claim was dismissed at the hearing level for lack of jurisdiction, and no appeal was taken, citing Williams v. Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. , © 2023 Jon L Gelman.

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Employer Connection

MARCH 8, 2024

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Asserting that many employers have improperly claimed Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) refunds, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released two new announcements that address ERTC claims.

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PayrollOrg

MAY 2, 2023

The IRS renewed its warning that employers should be wary of third parties advising them to claim the employee retention credit (ERC).

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PayrollOrg

APRIL 28, 2023

The IRS renewed its warning that employers should be wary of third parties advising them to claim the employee retention credit (ERC).

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Employer Connection

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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PayrollOrg

MARCH 9, 2023

The IRS renewed its warning that employers should be wary of third parties advising them to claim the employee retention credit (ERC).

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Second Circuit recently held that in order to state a claim for a prohibited transaction pursuant to ERISA section 406(a)(1)(C), it is not enough to allege that a fiduciary caused the plan to compensate a service provider for its services. 2023 WL 7504142 (2d Cir.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

AUGUST 18, 2023

Both complaints contained claims pertaining to excessive recordkeeping and share class costs, and the complaint in England also included additional claims pertaining to the prudence of offering participants the option to invest in particular investments. The cases are: England v. Denso Int’l Am., 22-cv-11129, 2023 U.S.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 22, 2024

A woman who launched a tribunal claim after her request to work from home full time was rejected has lost her case. Wilson then lodged a tribunal claim, claiming the FCA had not communicated the outcome of her appeal within the statutory decision period.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

APRIL 4, 2023

Northwestern University , concluding that participants in two Northwestern 403(b) plans plausibly pled fiduciary-breach claims based on allegations of excessive recordkeeping and investment management fees, but dismissed their claim that too many investment options caused them “decision paralysis.” Northwestern University , 142 S.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

A new poll claims to highlight the need to tackle classism at work, with 57 percent of employees witnessing discrimination or a lack of inclusivity in the last year alone. The latest survey also claims that for 73 percent of employees discriminated against (for any reason), the problem wasn’t dealt with by the company.

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PeopleKeep

JUNE 30, 2023

One is the IRS requirement for employees to submit proper claim documentation to receive reimbursements. Before you approve an employee’s claim, you must verify that the document contains five key elements. Although HRAs are typically easier to manage than traditional group plans, they still come with compliance considerations.

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Employee Benefit News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Recently, retaliation has been claimed when employees incurred significant medical expenses that were to be paid by their employers.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A recent study has found that injured workers are often left feeling frustrated and fending for themselves after they file a workers’ compensation claim. And once lawyers enter the picture, the more likely it is that their injury will drag out and the cost of the claim will increase substantially. Unresponsive claims adjusters.

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Workers' Compensation

JULY 6, 2023

Today, the California Supreme Court decided that the Workers’ Compensation Act [WCA] did not bar a derivative claim. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND The Court had accepted the request of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to answer a question of state law regarding employers' liability in COVID-19 claims. Read more here.

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Employer Connection

JANUARY 9, 2024

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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AssuredPartners

JANUARY 12, 2023

For both property & casualty (P&C) and Employee Benefits (EB) captives, the strong focus on claim management is one of the most important membership benefits. Current clients sometimes say it’s how their claims are handled that tests the insurance coverage decisions they made. Each Employee Matters.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JANUARY 24, 2023

The court’s decision adds to the growing number of Second Circuit district courts relying on out-of-circuit appellate decisions to dismiss excessive recordkeeping and investment management fee claims for failure to plead proper benchmarks against which to measure fees. The court dismissed the complaint in full.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The post Business leaders struggling to navigate rapid change, report claims appeared first on Workplace Insight. By doing so, executives can position themselves and their organizations for sustained success amid the evolving demands of the current business environment.

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The Workcomp Writer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The appellate court noted that in Meeks’ complaint, she had not specified whether her claim arose as a result of a nonaccidental injury or because she had contracted an occupational disease. LEXIS 17 (Jan. 31, 2024)]. The trial court did not specifically address whether COVID-19 could be compensable as a nonaccidental injury.

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The Workcomp Writer

APRIL 4, 2024

Can the court’s holding be applied, for example, in non-Covid stress claims?] The employer and its third-party administrator controverted the claim on various grounds. City of Yonkers , 2024 N.Y. LEXIS 1763 (Mar. 28, 2024)].

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post Chance to retrofit offices is going begging, report claims appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 12, 2024

Image: LABS flexible office The post Real estate sector is at a pivot point worldwide, report claims appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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The Workcomp Writer

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In a deeply-divided decision that may raise more questions than it answers, the Supreme Court of North Carolina held that an injured employee’s timely workers’ compensation claim establishes the state Industrial Commission’s jurisdiction over that case, including over a dependent’s subsequent claim for death benefits [ McAuley v.

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Employer Connection

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 13, 2022

” Whether you are submitting a claim through the BRIMOBILE app or by using the BRIWEB secure participant portal, the process is very simple and easy to follow. Let’s take a look at the steps required to pay yourself back from your account through claim reimbursement. Starting a Claim. The Claims Process.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Read more > The post Medical Claims Reviews—What Your Plan May Be Missing appeared first on Word on Benefits. With thousands and thousands of codes that can be assigned to everything from the diagnosis of a patient’s condition to the facility where they receive care, there is plenty of.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JULY 21, 2022

The district court held that plaintiffs failed to plausibly allege that TriHealth acted imprudently with respect to any of their claims. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of most of the claims consistent with its recent decision in Smith v. The Sixth Circuit recently issued a mixed opinion in a 401(k) plan investment litigation.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These drugs were also found to cause weight loss and have […] The post Employers Grapple with Claims Costs versus Outcomes of GLP-1 Drugs appeared first on Word on Benefits. A new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans reveals U.S.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Our previous MHPAEA content is […] The post Parsing MHPAEA Claims Under the Proposed Rule: E.W. The proposed regulations were issued earlier this year by the US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (the Departments). Health Net Life Insurance Company appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employer Connection

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The current self-funded plan design Aggregate Claim Liability Statement(s) is available to view in the Document Center by logging in to the website. The Aggregate Claim Liability Statement report tracks claims and compares actual claim activity to the aggregate claim liability.

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Attorney Charlie Hall

JANUARY 6, 2022

Only 30% of applications are approved at the initial stage of the disability claim process. If you fail to follow the treatment prescribed to you by your doctors, the SSA will likely deny your claim for disability benefits.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The IRS has kept its promise to provide relief to employers that filed Forms 941-X to claim the pandemic-era employee retention credit for which they aren’t eligible. The guidance is aimed at employers with claims pending as of Sept. You filed the 941-X only to claim the ERC, with no other adjustments.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 25, 2023

Using governmental permits for land and property present unique challenges for concessionaires, especially when something happens and an insurance claim needs to be filed. Whether it’s an uninsured claim, a compliance difficulty, or claim in need of further support, here’s some of the most common complexity concessionaires face.

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