Hurricane Helene and Milton Deadline Relief Nov 25, 2024 With the catastrophic and widespread devastation of Hurricane Helene and Milton, the IRS has issued group health plan relief for individuals who lived or worked in certain counties/tribal areas in Florida,...
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit online security best practices. With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, more than 70% of Americans are gearing up to take…
October 15 is National HSA Awareness Day, which means it’s a great time to brush up on your health savings account (HSA) knowledge and understand how these accounts can help your employees on the road to financial well-being. HSAs were created…
When organizations go through a merger or acquisition, it is important to understand who is liable for offering employees and qualified beneficiaries COBRA coverage. This includes current COBRA…
As many organizations have adopted remote or hybrid work models, managing benefits open enrollment has become more difficult. Gone are the days of employees gathering in conference rooms to review benefits paperwork and ask Human Resources questions.
As health care costs continue to rise, employers look for creative ways to meet employee needs while also reduce benefit costs. One option employers are…
Managing COBRA can be difficult for employers. Between navigating regulations to handling time-sensitive notifications, there are many places for issues to arise. By avoiding common pitfalls and leveraging professional expertise, employers can streamline…
Gym memberships. Fitness equipment. Red light devices. Supplements. Yoga. Cold plunge tubs. Saunas. What do these all have in common? They are sold for general health and well-being. And, the IRS has…
The last few years have been tumultuous in the employment and benefits space to say the least – with a global pandemic, the Great Resignation, and quiet quitting. Despite these significant changes that have disrupted the workforce, employers are starting to…
With nearly 37.5 million open health savings accounts (HSAs) as of 2023, it’s clear that the accounts are growing in popularity with employees, and with good reason. When used effectively, HSAs can help…