Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As a small business owner, you need to stay on top of your state-specific employer responsibilities. Because each state has different laws, you may have more tax responsibilities than an employer in another state. What […] READ MORE.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 5, 2024

Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (39%) of organisations said that private medical and dental insurance is the most popular form of employee financial support that they offer, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.

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PayrollOrg

AUGUST 24, 2023

Beginning January 1, 2025, covered employers in Maine will be required to withhold and remit employee contributions and pay employer contributions for a new paid family and medical leave insurance program.

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Griffin Benefits

JULY 29, 2022

To keep rising group medical premiums as low as possible, employers have, for years, aggressively promoted preventive medical care. Not only does the early detection of health issues result in better patient outcomes, but it also helps prevent a medical claim from becoming catastrophic in terms of cost.

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AssuredPartners

APRIL 16, 2023

The federal Family Medical Leave Act turns 30 this year. Fifteen jurisdictions now have paid disability/medical leave, family leave, or both, either paying benefits or in implementation — up from just 6 in 2019. More states are likely to pass a PFML law in 2023. And then there’s the FMLA.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 7, 2023

Healthcare profession support organisation Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been awarded a menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to talking openly about it and putting the right help in place. The post Medical Protection Society receives menopause-friendly accreditation appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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PayrollOrg

MAY 12, 2023

The rollout of Maryland’s family and medical leave program is delayed by one year, including employer withholding and employee benefits. Employers must begin withholding for the program on October 1, 2024.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Known as Prop 209 , this measure would reduce the maximum interest rate allowable on medical debt from 10% to 3% and expand the assets exempt from medical debt collectors. THE RISE OF MEDICAL DEBT. It isn’t a secret that medical care is expensive, and many out-of-pocket costs under health plans have increased.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Employers in Arizona may think they are immune to the nationwide surge in the enactment of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) programs. This is especially true because there are actions Arizona employers can take now to better adapt in the future. HOW ARIZONA EMPLOYERS CAN PREPARE. So does this mean employers need to panic?

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To keep employees safe while they are away, the organisation has partnered with medical, travel and security company International SOS. Employees can get immediate help and advice from security and medical experts either by chat on the app or through the dedicated helpline,” says Cosby. Once overseas, the app remains a valuable tool.

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Workers' Compensation

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

A New Jersey medical provider failed to select the appropriate cause of action and party to seek recovery for unpaid medical bills. The case highlights the bumping road for NJ medical providers who seek reimbursement in claims involving extra-jurisdictional work-related accidents. © 2023 Jon L Gelman. All rights reserved.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

This news comes amidst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed benefit cuts for 420,000 sick and disabled individuals, aiming to push them into employment. New “work and health advisors” with no medical background will take on these responsibilities. Charities warn these cuts could leave many in poverty.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 23, 2024

As the workforce ages and many employers want to keep on baby-boomer staff who have the experience and institutional knowledge that is irreplaceable, one issue that always comes up is how to handle health insurance. Part D, meanwhile, covers prescription drug costs.

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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 29, 2023

It is axiomatic in American jurisdictions that an employer and/or carrier is entitled to reimbursement for its workers’ compensation outlay, including medical expenses, if the injured employee recovers from a negligent third party [see Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law , § 117.01 Mississippi Dep’t of Human Servs. EME expense.

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Griffin Benefits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Many employers are struggling to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among their workforce, concerned not only about the safety of the workforce but also the costs of COVID-19 treatment that could be avoided through vaccination. Nevertheless, Delta’s decision has prompted some employers to consider doing something similar.

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Bayzat

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In the UAE, obtaining a Medical Certificate for Sick Leave is more than a bureaucratic step. Focusing on clarity, we address common queries and offer straightforward solutions, ensuring that getting your medical certificate is hassle-free. What is a Medical Certificate? Why Do You Need a Medical Certificate for a Sick Leave?

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 5, 2023

Food and funeral care retailer Central Co-op has introduced enhanced health and medical benefits for its around 7,600 employees as of this week. The employer, which operates across the Midlands and East Anglia, has launched the DigiCare+ app through a partnership with Aviva.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 20, 2023

In both decisions, the majority indicated that such reimbursement requirement was unencumbered by language in Section 2102 of the MMA stating that nothing in the MMA should be construed to require an insurer or a health plan to provide coverage for medical marijuana. Sheets received medical treatment that included two back surgeries.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 28, 2024

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has published a final rule that will give new protections akin to disability accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to pregnant workers and those who have recently given birth. The new regulations apply to employers with 15 or more workers on their payroll.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 18, 2024

40% of Americans suffer from GI conditions. A reassessment of treatment can help improve their quality of life.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? If you’re a first-time medical FSA participant, you may not be familiar with FSA definitions and rules. We’ve provided a list of the top things a first-time medical FSA participant should be aware of in order to take full advantage of their FSA.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 15, 2022

Medical-related identity theft accounted for 43% of all identity theft in the United States in 2020, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If an employee becomes a victim of medical identity theft it can take them years to undo the damage, particularly if their identity is stolen in the process. Alert your staff.

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The Workcomp Writer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mary Medical Center, Inc. the Hospital), was exposed to crusted (Norwegian) scabies in the course and scope of her employment at the Hospital. Medical Malpractice Claim In the meantime, she filed a proposed complaint against Anonymous Physician with the Indiana Department of Insurance (the DOI). Schubert , 180 Ind. 402, 388 N.E.2d

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 28, 2024

Pharmacy spending, high-cost claimants and newly developed anti-obesity drugs are expected to shape health benefits and affect the cost of care and health insurance for employers, according to a new report. Medications or bariatric surgery may be considered for members who are not able to achieve or sustain weight loss.

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AssuredPartners

JUNE 6, 2022

Between 2018-2021 fringe rates have not increased at the same rate as medical inflation. ” During the middle of COVID-19, when medical costs peaked in the pandemic in 2021, the fringe increased 1.0 Starting in 2018 the rate increased 1.59 percent, 2019 showed a 1.34 percent increase, and in 2020 “no fringe rate increase.”

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On the other hand, these GLIP-1 drugs, as they are known, show great promise in helping tackle the obesity epidemic in the country, which contributes significantly to medical costs. Employers and insurers are now faced with the prospect of exploding drug costs if demand continues to boom and doctors write more prescriptions for them.

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Employer Connection

MARCH 7, 2024

Your covered employees can get a medical second opinion anytime, thanks to Included Health. In addition to getting an expert medical opinion in their area of need, there are no additional exams or costs for members when using the service. They can request a medical second opinion in three easy steps: Activate their account.

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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 2, 2022

Prior to retirement, the claimant worked for the employer for 29 years in various capacities, including as a track worker/specialist operator. The court said that in light of the “less-than-compelling medical evidence” tendered by the claimant, substantial evidence supported the Board’s findings. New York City Transit Auth. Background.

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Griffin Benefits

JULY 30, 2021

While these higher deductibles are offset by cheaper monthly medical premiums and often by employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), HDHP plans are nevertheless structured in such a way as to promote heightened "healthcare consumerism.". Please share this information with your workforce.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

As rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs for health care are burdening workers, more employers are looking for ways to help their staff put aside money for those expenses. Employers fund these accounts, which reimburse your staff for qualified medical expenses and, in some cases, insurance premiums.

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The Workcomp Writer

JANUARY 16, 2023

territories 2 allow, at least in some instances, the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Eleven states allow for the use of low THC, high CBD products for medical reasons. Jurisdictions Requiring Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana. Four have ruled such reimbursement can be ordered. Four have ruled that it cannot.

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HR Digest

MARCH 7, 2023

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. This can be frustrating for those dealing with a medical emergency, whether for themselves or a close family member. It is important to differentiate between medical leave and sick leave.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Employers should check what is included in an evacuation and repatriation service because some only offer it when an employee needs medical attention. As these difficulties are potentially multiplied for anyone working overseas, employers must ensure expatriate employees are supported if the worst does happen.

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The Workcomp Writer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (“BWC”) allowed his workers’ compensation claim for some conditions, but when Thomas’s treating physician linked other conditions to the workplace accident and Thomas asserted a claim for those conditions, the BWC sought and paid for a medical review by Dr. Yosowitz.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Many new employment laws in 2023 have been introduced to reshape the regulations that oversee the safety of US citizens, and companies that want to avoid any complications in the future should ensure they update their regulations and policies to match them as well. According to Bloomberg Law, the FTC will vote on the rule in April 2024.

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