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A New Normal? Omnibus Bill Extends High Deductible Health Plan Telehealth Safe Harbor

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

provisions make some significant changes for retirement plans , but CAA 2023 also extends the telehealth plan safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) that were first introduced in the 2020 CARES Act. Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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Tribunal rules stress can be disability without mental health diagnosis

Employee Benefits

At a preliminary hearing to discuss a case brought against Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board, the tribunal panel in Cardiff found that claimant Mrs Phillips could be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010. Phillips is pursuing a claim for disability discrimination and complaints about deductions from wages and holiday pay.

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May HR Update

Higginbotham

FAQs Provide Guidance on Preventive Care Following Court Decision The ACA requires non-grandfathered health plans and health insurance issuers to cover a set of recommended preventive services without imposing cost-sharing requirements (such as deductibles, copayments or coinsurance) when the services are provided by in-network providers.

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How to Advance Your Career in HR

HR Digest

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 5% HR career growth rate between 2010 and 2020. Most companies will deduct taxes and insurance premiums for workers covered by the employer’s plan. You should expect to have some basic knowledge of English and math before applying for jobs. Job Outlook . Work Environment.

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Workers’ compensation Insurance Arrangements: Does the model make a difference? Part 2

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Some states allow for employer deductibles, effectively a form of self-insurance. Note: there are no similar employer deductibles in Canada]. The US federal Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) set first the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) standard. There are other employer costs. These are included in employer cost estimates in the US.

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All you need to know about the changes in employment law from 6 April 2024

Workplace Insight

There are also further employment law changes later in 2024: Distribution of tips Starting from 1 July, employees will be granted full entitlement to their tips without any deductions by their employer, except for legally mandated reductions like taxes.

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Look into our Crystal Ball: The Future of Pre-tax Benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

As we look into our crystal ball, the future of pre-tax benefits comes into view. We clearly aren’t fortune tellers, but maybe we can shed some light on the possible future of pre-tax benefits. Let’s assume all of the stars align and pre-tax benefit accounts become a pillar for legislative priorities. The Optimist.

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