Benefits Q&A: How Will Health Plans Be Impacted When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends?
Julie answers this month's question on how health plans will be impacted now that the COVID-19 public health emergency is ending.
Check out the blog post
January 31, 2023
Marijuana Legalization: Can employers still have drug testing policies and discipline those who test positive?
In this two-part series, Bill Judge and Nick Hartman from DSCI discuss marijuana legalization and the effects it can have on your insurance.
Check out the blog post
January 31, 2023
Benefits Q&A: Do We Have to Offer COBRA Coverage During FMLA Leave?
Julie answers this month's Q&A on what to do when an employee decides to discontinue their health benefits at the beginning of FMLA leave.
Check out the blog post
January 31, 2023
Benefits That Help Employees Manage Their Money, Not the Other Way Around
As an HR professional, you can offer programs to help employees with money issues. Here are just a few ideas.
Check out the blog post
January 3, 2023
How Holistic Wellness Programs Help Employees Bring Their Best Self to Work
Holistic wellness isn’t just physical health. An employee’s wellbeing is best when all aspects of health are in balance.
Check out the blog post
January 3, 2023
Benefits Q&A: How Do FMLA Policies & Processes Apply to Benefits?
Reworking FMLA policies and processes are never easy. Julie Athey provides clear answers in this month's Benefits Q&A.
Check out the blog post
December 5, 2022
Benefits Q&A: Can We Delay Coverage if an Employee Returns from Leave Mid-Month?
Julie Athey answers a question on the protocol for delayed coverage when an employee returns from leave mid-month.
Check out the blog post
December 5, 2022
Top 7 Tasks for HR Teams After Open Enrollment
Employees have signed up for their benefits, but there’s still work to be done. Here are seven things HR teams should to consider after open enrollment.
Check out the blog post
October 31, 2022
Benefits Q&A: Employer-Paid COBRA Coverage After Termination
Question: We recently terminated an employee and offered her a severance package, which she accepted. Part of the package was that we agreed to pay for her insurance coverage through the end of the year.
Check out the blog post
October 31, 2022
Could the COVID National Emergency End? 4 Things to Keep in Mind
The latest COVID-19 National Emergency period is set to end on February 28, 2023. If it’s not extended again, employer-sponsored health plans may need to adjust.
Check out the blog post
October 7, 2022
Benefits Q&A: Can Spouses Have Separate HSA Accounts at the Same Company?
Question: We have just hired the wife of a current employee. Can she have her own HSA? If so, what is the most that she can contribute?
Check out the blog post
October 4, 2022
Pass-Through PBM Contracts Provide Full Transparency
Tracy Johnson discusses why traditional PBM contracts are not transparent at all and what you should look for in your next renewal.
