Employee Benefits
Preparing for Open Enrollment With a Hybrid Workforce
With open enrollment season approaching, now’s the time for HR professionals to kick off their planning. Due to the pandemic—and employees’ desire for flexibility—many employers now find themselves with a workforce on a hybrid schedule. It’s imperative they make appropriate adjustments to lead a successful open enrollment period. As a flexible model designed to support…
> Keep Reading6 Benefits to Attract and Retain Small Business Employees
Attracting and retaining employees is a constant struggle for organizations of any size, but it’s particularly so for small businesses. With smaller teams, employers need to hold onto talent whenever possible. And that can be a challenge, especially when resources are scarce as they are currently amid the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s…
> Keep ReadingCompliance Corner – June 24, 2021
Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current…
> Keep ReadingWashington Update: US Supreme Court Leaves ACA In Place
On June 17, 2021, the US Supreme Court issued an opinion in the latest legal controversy surrounding the ACA. In the opinion concerning California v. Texas, the Supreme Court determined that the challengers to the law lacked standing to bring the case to court. Accordingly, the case concludes without discussion of the legal challenges to…
> Keep ReadingCompliance Corner – June 10, 2021
Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current…
> Keep ReadingCompliance Corner – June 1, 2021
Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current…
> Keep Reading2021 US Benefits Trend Report & Webinar
If we’ve learned anything over the past year, it’s that exceptional results are more likely when we don’t have to go it alone. NFP’s 2021 US Benefits Trend Report was created to help your business overcome challenges and realize better outcomes. Through a look at employee benefits trends and perspectives from our experts, we’ve developed…
> Keep ReadingWashington Update: New IRS Guidance Addresses ARPA COBRA Subsidies and Tax Credits
On May 18, 2021, the IRS published Notice 2021-31, which includes 86 FAQs relating to the ARPA COBRA subsidies (which the IRS refers to as premium assistance) and tax credits. Among other things, the FAQs provide clarifications and examples relating to the meaning of reduction in hours and involuntary termination, the certification and documentation of…
> Keep ReadingCompliance Corner – May 13, 2021
Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current…
> Keep ReadingCompliance Corner – April 29, 2021
Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current…
> Keep ReadingWebinar: Genomics and a New Era of Cancer Management – An Introduction to Cancer Guardian
By 2030, cancer is expected to surpass heart disease as the #1 cause of death in the U.S. Cancer is the leading driver of healthcare costs and has an extensive impact on productivity and presenteesim within the workforce. Cancer Guardian is an innovative support program that can help in the prevention and management of cancer…
> Keep ReadingCompliance Corner – April 15, 2021
Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current…
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