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Final Rule Strengthens Mental Health Parity Requirements

Highlights The Departments have released a final rule to strengthen MHPAEA’s requirements. The final rule makes changes to the existing NQTL standard to prevent plans…

Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage to Increase for 2025

Highlights The IRS has announced the affordability percentage that will apply under the ACA’s pay- or-play rules for plan years beginning in 2025. This percentage…

Employee Health & Benefits Trends: The Evolving Workforce

2024 Employee Health & Benefits Trends: The Evolving Workforce report helps professionals like you stay ahead of evolving workplace trends. Optimize your company’s benefits strategies…

Why Critical Illness Insurance is Essential: Protecting Against Life’s Major Health Events

By: Paul V. Shaheen, RHU, REBC / Vice President For years, we’ve talked to clients about the need for life insurance, with the theme usually being,…

2024 Construction Risks Report

Construction continues to expand, with nonresidential sectors, including civil, growing at a steady 6%, matching 2023’s pace, according to FMI’s 3rd quarter outlook. However, there…

PODCAST – The One Thing: Leslie Brown Albright & Lori Hubler, Nonstop Health

This week on The One Thing podcast, our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, spoke with two guests from Nonstop Health: Leslie Brown Albright, Director of Business Development,…

2024 Absence, Disability, and Leave Benchmarking Report

We are pleased to present the findings of Marsh McLennan Agency’s 2024 absence, disability, and leave benchmarking survey in a new report. This report gathers…

Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before October 15

Important Date October 15, 2024: Group health plan sponsors must provide the annual Medicare Part D notices to Medicare-eligible individuals before this deadline. Every year,…

Unlocking Savings: Away at School Auto Discounts for Students

Sending your child off to college can be an exciting yet busy time, and it’s easy to overlook potential savings on your auto insurance. If…

Key Trends and Challenges Shaping the U.S. Trucking Industry

The trucking industry comprises businesses that use large commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to transport a wide range of cargo, including raw materials, product components, and…

Not If but When

This article was originally published on Leader’s Edge Cyber attacks are a clear and present danger to business across the globe. The 2024 Thales Data Threat…

The Rise of AI-Driven Virtual Kidnapping Scams

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, malicious actors are finding new ways to misuse the technology for harmful purposes. One such tactic is employing…

FTC Noncompete Ban Blocked by Federal District Court

Highlights On May 7, 2024, the FTC issued a final rule that would ban virtually all noncompetes effective September 4, 2024. On July 3, 2024,…

Employer Handling of MLR Rebates

Links and Resources HHS issued interim final rules implementing the MLR requirements in December 2010. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued Technical Release 2011-4 (TR…

Employers Should Monitor These Upcoming and Recent U.S. Supreme Court Cases

During its 2023-24 term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several important rulings that are expected to significantly affect employers. These cases addressed issues such as…

5th Circuit Vacates DOL’s Tip Credit Final Rule

On August 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2021 rule that revised tip…

How to Handle HSA Overcontributions and Prevent Future Excise Taxes

Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions that go beyond an individual’s maximum allowable amount, or are made by or for someone who is not eligible for…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap August 2024

Thanks for the crew of 13 that joined us for our 12th edition. I’m glad we made the last minute pivot to discuss what everyone…

Protecting Your College-Bound Student with Renters Insurance

As the school year approaches, parents and students alike are busy with the hustle and bustle of preparing for the new semester. From textbooks to…

Why Tree Health and Placement Matters for Homeowners

When we think about protecting our homes, the first things that come to mind are usually alarms, locks, and maybe even a security system. However,…

Captives: Unlocking Financial Stability and Smooth Generational Transitions

In today’s fast-paced business environment, it’s crucial to find ways to maintain financial stability and ensure smooth transitions from one generation to the next. Many…

Federal Courts Block Enforcement of Specific Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Provisions

On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule under Section 1557…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap July 2024

Thanks to the crew of 17 that were able to jump on last week for another fruitful discussion. I continue to love the dialogue and…

Employer Considerations Regarding Coverage of Gender-Affirming Care

In Lange v. Houston County, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that if an employer denied coverage for gender-affirming care, it would be a…