New-Rules-on-Mental-Health-Parity-Finalized
New Rules on Mental Health Parity Finalized - Next Steps for Employers
Employee Benefits10/09/2024

The long anticipated Final Rules regarding the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) were published to the Federal Register on September 23, 2024, as issued by the U.S. Departments...

Building a Year Round Communications Calendar
Building a Year-Round Communications Calendar
Employee Benefits10/08/2024

The well-being of employees is a critical component to the success of many employers' health plans today, and effective communication is the cornerstone of promoting a healthy workplace culture. A...

HR’s Role in Managing Benefits: Understanding Short-Term Disability and FMLA Leave
HR’s Role in Managing Benefits: Understanding Short-Term Disability and FMLA Leave
Employee Benefits09/30/2024

For many organizations, the Human Resources (HR) department is tasked with managing employee benefits. This includes designing a compliant benefits package, collaborating with brokers to select...

Federal Agencies Issue Final Rule on STLDI and Hospital Indemnity
Federal Agencies Issue Final Rule on STLDI and Hospital Indemnity
Employee Benefits09/19/2024

On March 28, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (collectively, “the Departments”), issued a Final Rule pertaining to the treatment of short-term, limited duration...

How-the-Right-Employee-Leave-Program-Can-Impact-Retention
How the Right Employee Leave Program Can Impact Retention
Employee Benefits09/17/2024

Understanding the various types of employee leave and the impact that it can have on an organization can be a tall task for an employer. Aside from the compliance perspective of employee leave, there...

Understanding-ICHRA-A-Guide-for-Employers
Understanding ICHRAs: A Guide for Employers
Employee Benefits09/16/2024

In the evolving landscape of employer-sponsored health benefits, the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) has emerged as a viable option. Designed to offer greater flexibility...

New-Penalties-on-MSP-Reporting
New Penalties on MSP Reporting
Employee Benefits09/16/2024

New Medicare rules are making it imperative for employers to ensure that they obtain and report social security numbers and other identifying information regarding all beneficiaries covered under...

ACA-Affordability-Rates-Announced-for-2025
ACA Affordability Rates Announced for 2025
Employee Benefits09/09/2024

With the issuance of Rev. Proc. 2024-35 on September 6, 2024, the IRS announced the 2025 indexing adjustment percentage for determining affordability of employer-sponsored health coverage under the...

Current-Trends-in-Open-Enrollment-Communications
Current Trends in Open Enrollment Communications
Employee Benefits08/27/2024

As the workplace landscape continues to shift and transform, AssuredPartners continues to adjust its approach to engaging with employees about their benefits. Recent trends in remote or hybrid...

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