Question: We have an employee who recently separated from his wife. She is covered on his health, dental and vision insurance, but he is asking to remove her. Can he do so due to the
Question: What impact does the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (the decision overturning Roe v. Wade) have on employer-sponsored group health plans? Answer: This is a huge question with
Having a medical procedure or surgery is enough of a psychological and physical challenge already. Often, it comes with unexpected financial consequences, as well. New legislation will increase transparency, reduce surprise billing Starting in January
Welcome to the second half of our series highlighting new requirements that apply to group health plans under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). In Last Month’s Blog, we recapped a variety of requirements
When you are looking for a competitive edge to improve recruiting and retention, it’s easy to be tempted by the latest shiny, new benefits. Here are some tips for making sure your investment will have
Question: One of our employees is asking about what changes she can make to her benefits elections mid-year due to her husband’s change in jobs. The husband will be electing COBRA for himself for the
Q: When employees are on leave due to work-related injuries, how long are they entitled to stay on our health plan? Are we required to pay for their health benefits while they are out? We
Companies Save on Pharmacy Costs by Purchasing from Other Countries Twenty years ago, pharmaceutical spending accounted for about 10% of the average self-insured medical plan’s annual expenditures. Today that number is 30%, and it continues
The war for exceptional talent is fiercer than ever. And you may be underutilizing some of your most powerful weapons – your family-friendly benefits. Think you don’t have any or can’t afford to add them?
Your investment in health care benefits is substantial. And you deserve to understand how your money is being spent. New regulations are making that easier. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), requires brokers who