Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Two-fifths of older employees are unaware of how much they have saved for retirement, according to research by workplace savings and pensions fintech Cushon. Providers need to be embracing technology and simplifying how savers engage with their pensions removing jargon and offering apps allowing people to easily manage their savings.”

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WEX Inc.

MAY 8, 2023

PPO deductible Nearly two-thirds of large employers provide their employees with the choice of an HDHP and a traditional health plan , such as a preferred provider organization (PPO). Typically, an employee enrolled in a PPO will have higher premiums and a lower deductible than an employee enrolled in an HDHP.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 18, 2022

Q: We have an employee who wants to make changes to her cafeteria plan election, even though benefits are already effective. Employers: Don’t make this common cafeteria plan mistake! Employees cannot change their minds during the plan year outside of a special enrollment period authorized under Section 125.

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Insperity

APRIL 29, 2021

There’s no getting around it – employers pay a hefty sum to provide health care benefits for their employees. The average private-sector employer spends an average of $2.65 per hour, per employee, for health-insurance costs, according to Sept. In 2021, employer expenses for health insurance are expected to rise by 3.9

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Best Money Moves

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Preparing for virtual open enrollment in 2020. How employers can utilize employee data and streamline communications for successful virtual open enrollment. Employers are preparing for virtual open enrollment as many employees continue to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 1, 2024

As a result, many employers are increasingly turning to voluntary employee benefits, which allow them to provide valued, high-demand benefits to employees at little or no cost to the company. Voluntary benefits have been becoming more popular among employers in recent years as unemployment falls.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

FSAs are primarily funded by employees through pretax deductions, although employers may make contributions. Tax advantage: Employees’ and employers’ contributions are excluded from employees’ wages and aren’t subject to income or FICA taxes. Eligibility: FSAs are generally available only to current employees.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 7, 2024

Usually, these accounts are funded with pre-tax deductions from your employees’ paychecks, but if they didn’t max out their contributions last year, they still can do so up until the tax-filing deadline. Under IRS rules, for 2023 employers and employees can contribute a combined $3,850 for single employees and $7,750 for families.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 20, 2023

Nearly two-thirds of large employers offer their employees a choice between an HSA-eligible health plan (also known as a high-deductible health plan ) and a traditional health plan. Smaller employers may face challenges in providing these options, although participants have said they are interested in these health plan choices. “I

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 17, 2023

There are a number of issues that Medicare-eligible workers face that your human resources staff may be asked about, such as: Penalties for late Medicare enrollment, Whether the employer plan is the primary or secondary payer of claims, and. The following are considerations for employers faced with workers nearing 65.

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Griffin Benefits

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Earlier this year the IRS announced proposed regulations extending ACA affordability to other tiers of employer-sponsored group medical coverage (employee + child/spouse, family, etc.). Previously, ACA affordability was based solely on the employee-only tier of coverage. EMPLOYERS ARE NOT EXPOSED TO NEW PENALTY RISKS.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As we enter 2022, there are a number of changes on the horizon that plan sponsors need to be aware of as they will affect group health plans as well as employees enrolled in those plans. These rules were all not mandatory and employers could choose whether to relax them or not.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

One of the most difficult aspects of annual open enrollment is reaching workers who are disengaged from the process and never bother signing up for your group health plan and other benefits they could take advantage of. Young workers will often forgo their employer’s health plan as they are still covered by their parents’ plans.

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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. The employer can also contribute to its employees’ HSAs to encourage participation.

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Flimp Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And yet, that’s not how most employees understand them — if they understand them at all. About half of American employers offer HSAs — coupled with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) — but, according to one study , 69% of employees don’t understand their benefits or uses.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) requires insurance companies, self-insured plans, and applicable large employers (“ALEs,” generally those with 50+ full-time or full-time equivalent employees) to file annual statements with the IRS (via Forms 1094-B and 1094-C for insurance providers and ALEs, respectively).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Similarly, when it comes to Open Enrollment, there are two big questions to ask: What method or platform are your employees using to enroll? The way your employees enroll will influence how that information is sent to your TPA. This approach is great for employers who want to offer the analog option.

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Employee Enrollments Benefits Package Taxes Education 74

Wellable

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A recent study of employees enrolled in an incentive-based wellness program revealed cost savings to both the employees and their employer as well as improvement in other health measurements.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. The employer can also contribute to its employees’ HSAs to encourage participation.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 1, 2020

Money savvy employees enrolled in these accounts are probably aware that one of the benefits of the account (apart from the tax savings) is the ability to make election changes throughout the year. While some employers may restrict how often election changes can take place, there is still a good degree of flexibility.

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Flimp Communications

JULY 24, 2020

Employers of all kinds have been shifting their benefits packages to be more flexible and tailored to each employee’s needs for years but, as the pandemic rears its head, flexibility is more important than ever. Many employees are still working from home at least some of the time.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Open enrollment is underway for many companies right now and one benefits offering that may be on the menu this year is an FSA. Employers are constantly looking for ways to remain competitive in their benefits offerings, and an FSA is a great add-on to your benefits package. Employers can choose one, but not both of these options.

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HR Digest

MARCH 28, 2023

A 401(k) plan is a type of retirement account offered by employers to their employees. It allows employees to save a portion of their pre-tax income for retirement. In recent years, some employers have started to offer a Roth 401(k) option, which allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars to their accounts.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The pandemic has given employers a lot to think about. While many companies may be ready to move quickly back to a fully on-site workforce, and others are exploring hybrid or fully remote options, employees have their own expectations and are willing to look for a new position if they aren’t met. Almost three-fourths of U.S.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 13, 2019

According to a recent article from SHRM covering research from the Employees Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), enrollment in an HDHP promotes more conscious health care purchase decisions. For example, 55% of employees enrolled in an HDHP checked whether their health plan would cover their care or medication.

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Flimp Communications

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Many organizations learn the hard way that the only way to implement some employee communications programs, particularly those involving new technology , is to undergo a top-to-bottom digital transformation. To do that effectively, employers need quality change management initiatives that avoid some common pitfalls.

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Over 70% of workers are signaling a powerful message: they want their employers to do more to ignite their passion and motivation. It's not just about the paycheck anymore—employees are yearning for purpose, recognition, and growth. The key to unlocking this potential?

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As technology continues to transform open enrollment, employees need a different kind of help when searching for the best healthcare choices for them and their families. Happy employees enrolled in optimal benefits packages save money and boost engagement. Making Employee Training Videos Easy.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Health Insurance: The workers will be entitled to enroll with the comprehensive health plan which will help them overcome the future financial assistance that may arise due to an unknown event or accident that harms their health or body. The benefits will be equitably offered to all the employees.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2019

Again, the second person is the covered employee’s spouse (who is a dependent). Typically, when a covered employee enrolls in COBRA, they and their dependent receive 18 months of benefits through COBRA. This may include medical, dental and vision benefits. COBRA and Medicare – a matter of timing.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As open enrollment is right around the corner, now is the time to make a plan to maximize employee enrollment and help your staff select the health plans that best suit them. Here are some pointers to make open enrollment fruitful for both your staff and your organization. For plan years that begin on or after Jan.

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Total Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to a broker, employers should look for someone who keeps them informed about important issues related to their company. Meaning employers will be able to see precisely how and where brokers are making money. What does that mean for you as an employer?

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Empuls

AUGUST 20, 2024

Maintaining employee wellness in the form of workshops, ergonomic care, and health benefits breeds a positive and productive workforce that works twice as hard to capture new opportunities for your brand.  Hotjar’s wellness program Hotjar is a brilliant example of a brand incorporating employee wellness from home.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 1, 2023

” Although rising premium rates are an on-going challenge for employers, a primary (and popular) method to overcome this is to implement a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Overcoming the Challenge Implement an HDHP with Complementary Accounts A growing number of employers have implemented an HDHP as a choice for employees.

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HR Digest

APRIL 2, 2024

Unlike traditional benefit accounts such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), LSAs are primarily designed to cover a broad range of expenses related to employees’ physical, mental, and financial wellness. HSAs can be funded by both employer and employee.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 13, 2024

Employers can help their employees by offering worksite benefits like hospital indemnity insurance and other supplemental benefits. When employees are stressed about their finances, they may lose sleep and have trouble focusing. Encourage employees to seek care when they need it. What is hospital indemnity insurance?

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Abel HR

JANUARY 21, 2021

As Santa was busy making a list and checking it twice, so too was the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which was busy developing a naughty list of its own; on it, surprisingly, was employer-sponsored wellness programs!

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