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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

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SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) & SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers two levels of certification: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Focus on compliance, contribution limits, and health savings strategies.

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Most Workers Make Bad Health Insurance Decisions

InterWest Insurance Services

Even though the majority of workers receive health insurance coverage on the job, a new survey has found that many of them understand surprisingly little about their health plans and are leaving money on the table. Most health plans do not cover out-of-network care. Despite that, 23% chose the higher premium plan anyway.

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Group Health Insurance Considerations For Staff Working Past Retirement Age

InterWest Insurance Services

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. How Medicare eligibility affects health savings accounts.

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Workers Cite Health Benefits as a Top Factor When Accepting a Job

InterWest Insurance Services

Despite the job market upheaval and intense competition for talent, there is a mismatch between the value that human resources executives and job prospects put on employee benefits, according to a new survey. But the one issue hanging over all employee benefits, particularly health insurance, is the costs.

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Reconsidering your employee benefits priorities

Health Consultants Group

The Society for Human Resource Management, a national human resources employee organization, asks this question each year. Employees still want traditional options such as retirement plans, educational assistance, and health insurance. Accident and Health Benefits . Group-term life insurance .

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Year-Long Benefits Education Yields Happier Employees

InterWest Insurance Services

15, all health insurers are required to reimburse covered individuals for up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per month. By keeping your staff informed of developments like these, they can save money and take advantage of this benefit more fully. For example, under a Biden administration executive order, as of Jan.

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How Do Wellness Incentives Drive Great Employee Engagement?

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Wellness incentives recognize the multifaceted nature of employee health and create a culture that prioritizes well-being.    The rewards themselves can be diverse, ranging from reduced healthcare premiums to contributions to health savings accounts, gym memberships, or even cash bonuses.

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