3 minute read The IRS has announced the new affordability requirement test percentage that group health plans must comply with to conform to the Affordable Care Act. Starting in 2022, the cost of self-only group plans offered to workers by employers that are required to comply with the ACA, must not exceed 9.61% of each […]
Group Plan Affordability Level Set for 2022 Read More »
4 minute read With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to throw a wrench into the economy and the workplace, employers are gearing up for another unusual open enrollment for their group health plans for the 2022 policy year. As a result of the pandemic, your employees’ priorities may have changed and some of them may be
An Employer Guide to Open Enrollment for the 2022 Policy Year Read More »
3 minute read The Department of Labor has sued a Texas dental practice on behalf of a dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were not reinstated after raising concerns about what COVID-19 safety measures would be in place when the practice reopened in spring 2020. As more employers are bringing people back to the
Retaliating Against Employees for Raising COVID-19 Concerns Can Cost You Read More »
2 minute read Some employers are implementing a new incentive for their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19: Charging them higher health insurance premiums if they don’t. A recent brief from consulting firm Mercer reported that employers are looking at surcharging the health insurance premiums for employees who refuse vaccination for reasons other than disability
Employers Mull Higher Health Plan Cost-Sharing for Unvaccinated Staff Read More »
3 minute read In courtrooms all over the country, battles are occurring between businesses who endured COVID-19-related shutdowns and insurance companies who believe they are not obligated to reimburse them for their losses. According to the Covid Insurance Litigation Tracker from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, more than 1,800 lawsuits have been filed
Businesses and Insurers Are Fighting Over Coverage for COVID-Caused Shutdowns Read More »
3 minute read The 100% COBRA health insurance subsidies for workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic are about to expire on Sept. 30, and that means employers who have former staff receiving those subsidies must notify them of their expiration. If you have former employees who are still on COBRA benefits and
COBRA Subsidies Ending and Employers Must Send Out Notices Read More »
3 minute read As the ransomware threat continues to grow and more businesses, utilities and government agencies fall victim to these cyber criminals, the federal government has created a new hub to assist in recovery. The new website, www.StopRansomware.gov, is designed to make it easier for ransomware victims to access resources and recovery assistance, as
Government Launches Site to Help Businesses Recover from Ransomware Attacks Read More »
3 minute read Regulations are slated to take effect over the next few years that will greatly increase the transparency requirements for group health plans. The regulations issued under the Trump administration will require health insurers in the individual and group health markets to disclose cost-sharing information upon request, make cost-sharing information available on their
What You Need to Know About New Health Plan Transparency Rules Read More »
3 minute read As many parts of the country are wrestling with ever-increasing temperatures during the summer months, a new study has found that the hotter the weather gets, the higher the risk of workplace accidents and injuries for both indoor and outside workers. The study by the University of California, Los Angeles, based on
High Heat Increases Risk of Injuries for Inside and Outdoor Workers Read More »
2 minute read A temporary rule that allowed covered employees to make mid-year election changes to their health plans and revisit how much they set aside into their flexible spending accounts (FSAs) will sunset at the end of the year. The rules gave employers the option to allow their employees to make changes to their
Rules Allowing Mid-Year Health Plan, FSA Changes Will Sunset Read More »
This is the face you make after a minor mishap with filming!
My introduction before Craig Lack is now long lost footage.
That’s show biz, right?!
The good news is that Craig is talking about the strategies we’re both using to help organizations liberate the dollars trapped in their health spend.
I’m available after you watch and learn to talk the nitty gritty – how it works, implementation, executive buy-in and employee adoption.
Happy Watching!
