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21 Financial Events and Trends During 2021

Money Talk

Between December 11 and 31, I have been tweeting about 21 key financial events that took place during 2021 using the hashtag #21MoneyTrends2021. Insurance- COBRA premium assistance for health insurance was provided under the American Rescue Plan Act and Medicaid enrollment surpassed 80 million. Savings Rate- The U.S.

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Are Your Benefits Enough to See Employees Through a Crisis?

InterWest Insurance Services

Simple health insurance is insufficient to carry the load. Over 80% of middle-market respondents report that they got their health insurance, disability insurance and retirement plan all through their employer. Meanwhile, six in 10 have no life insurance in place outside of the workplace.

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How Does Marriage Affect Health Insurance? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Newlyweds have plenty to navigate after they tie the knot, including how they enroll in health insurance. Generally speaking, employees can only change their health plan during open enrollment. With this in mind, what are newly-married employees’ options, and how can HR help them navigate this qualifying event?

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Health Insurance Resources for Those Affected by the California Fires 2025

CorpStrat

Here is how CorpStrat can help: CorpStrat is working with employers and employees to share how health insurance companies are helping those affected by the fires. Insurance carriers have staffed hotlines to help. hospitals and nursing homes) to assist in the event of site closures. Affected by the SoCal Fires?

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The Financial Costs of Being Unvaccinated

Money Talk

It drives many of my everyday decisions like sitting outside at restaurants in 90 degree Florida weather (“I’d rather sweat than die”), events that I choose not to attend, and interactions with other people. It will also charge unvaccinated employees $200 monthly health insurance premium surcharges starting November 1.

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Fringe Benefits: A Guide to Understanding and Leveraging Employee Perks

HR Digest

These perks, often discretionary, supplement an employees paycheck and can range from health insurance to gym memberships, company cars to childcare assistance. Increasingly, sabbaticals or mental health days are gaining traction as employers prioritize burnout prevention. The best packages blend practicality with creativity.

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What Parents Should Know About Newborn Health Insurance | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

HR professionals at organizations that employ new parents may find themselves fielding near-countless questions related to benefits and health insurance for their bundle of joy. From how to sign up a new baby for health insurance to questions about qualifying events, keep your employees informed with this handy guide to newborns.