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IRS Announces Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Health and Welfare Plans

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On October 18, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for certain account-based health and welfare plans (see Rev. The post IRS Announces Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Health and Welfare Plans appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Creating a Culture of Care: Prioritizing Employee Welfare and Well-being

Hppy

However, taking care of employees’ welfare and well-being is a major responsibility, and it goes far beyond ticking boxes and following procedures. In today’s world, this means looking after their physical and mental health and ensuring that the right tools and systems are in place to do so.

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Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) Pros and Cons

BerniePortal

As employers prepare for open enrollment and begin planning recruitment strategies, it is crucial for teams to recognize how they can best maximize their health plan and benefits packages. For some employers, a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) can help.

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benefitexpress NelsonHall NEAT Leader 2021 Health & Welfare Benefits Administration

WEX Inc.

benefitexpress named NelsonHall NEAT "Leader" 2021 for health & welfare benefits administration. SCHAUMBURG, Ill.

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June 20, 2023 – Summit Compliance Institute Webinar – Health and Welfare Benefit Nondiscrimination Rules

InterWest Insurance Services

In this webinar, we’ll cover the basics of nondiscrimination requirements for cafeteria plans, self-funded group health plans, dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs), and group life insurance. We’ll also go over what the different tests look like, and what we see as common pitfalls in benefit design.

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Gaia Underfloor Heating introduces mental health training for staff

Employee Benefits

Underfloor heating specialist firm Gaia Underfloor Heating has provided its workforce with training to promote mental health and staff wellbeing. Steven Rooney, director of Gaia Underfloor Heating, said: “Mind offers fantastic guidance and help for anyone with mental health problems.

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Health Benefits in the Workplace at Risk: Employers Try to Absorb the Shock

HR Digest

Inflation is on the rise and so are the prices of everything, from gasoline to housing, with health benefits in the workplace the latest to report worrying numbers. Health benefits for employees are proving to be a huge investment for employers , with total health benefit cost per employee expected to rise 5.4%