Blogs: Employee Benefits

Julie Athey discusses controlled groups and how they determine which companies are required to comply with the ACA's employer mandate.

Help your employees remember the benefits they've signed up for and how to properly utilize them. Check out ideas on how to keep benefits part of the conversation all year long.

Explore the potential of biosimilars and how these FDA-approved alternatives can relieve financial pressure and create sustainable healthcare strategies for employers.

Julie Athey discusses what is required of employers through the Affordable Care Act when a dependent turns 26.

Julie Athey discusses the variety of protections employees who participate in ROTC have under the USERRA, which applies to all employers and employees.

Learn what HR data is and how it can provide valuable insights and inspire strategic ideas to improve your company's culture.

Understanding the differences between HSAs and FSAs can be tricky. Learn how to make the most of your employee benefits by recognizing the differences and similarities of each account.

Julie Athey explains what steps need to be taken to change an employees' benefit election outside of open enrollment.

How much can an employee contribute to their FSA if they join mid-year? Julie Athey explains the expectations and limits for new hires.

Navigating open enrollment can be overwhelming for young employees unfamiliar with insurance terms and processes. Gain strategies to help your youngest workers make informed decisions about their benefit options.

In this webinar recap, hear about recent developments in weight loss drugs, their potential impact on group medical plans, and alternative options you can offer employees.

Confused about waiting periods after a break in service and when to offer coverage? Find out your options in this month's Benefits Q&A with Julie Athey.