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Connecticut DOL Issues EWA Guidance for Employers

PayrollOrg

The Connecticut Department of Labor has issued earned wage access (EWA) guidance for employers that includes information about wage deductions for fees.

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Why this insurer designed health plans with no deductibles or copays

Employee Benefit News

Fred Turner, CEO of Curative, explains why employers need to break away from traditional health plans.

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Higher deductibles, premiums and co-pays: Aflac previews healthcare in 2024

Employee Benefit News

Jeri Hawthorne, CHRO at Aflac, breaks down the gap between employer-provided benefits and employees' needs.

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Ten Benefits of Self-Employment in Later Life

Money Talk

For this post, I decided to reflect upon ten benefits of self-employment in later life that I (and other older entrepreneurs) have experienced: Additional Income - A successful business provides additional cash beyond Social Security and other expected sources of income in later life. Almost half of all U.S.

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More Employers Cover Weight-Loss Drugs: Survey

InterWest Insurance Services

The percentage of employers who are covering new and trendy weight-loss drugs has risen in 2024, continuing a trend of increasing coverage despite the costs, according to a new survey. And, as costs continue rising on average 5.25% in 2024, employers are taking a number of steps to manage costs. after rising 8.3% the year prior.

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Fully Insured vs Self-Insured vs Level-Funded: What Does It All Mean To The Small Employer?

Fringe Benefit Analysts

 Small employers looking for ways to control their group health insurance costs are more closely examining what it means to be “ fully insured.” These individuals or employers are then free to accept the new premium rates or shop around with other insurance carriers. What Is a Fully Insured Health Plan?

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan). HSA-eligible health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles. Assess your ability to cover the deductible before choosing this plan.