Assurex Global Market Check Survey: Additional Flexibility for FSA and DCAP

Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, Congress has recently provided employers with some additional flexibility in administering Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAPs). Many employers are contemplating…

Time to Re-Engage With Your Employee Benefits Strategy

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As we embark on a new year, the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic remain front and center. When the virus emerged, many companies had to pivot quickly to reposition their workforce, continue manufacturing their product, and maintain customer…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: Impacts of HIPAA and Cobra Deadline Suspensions

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COVID-19 had great impacts on all parts of business in 2020, and employee benefit plans were no exception. As a result of this pandemic, theDepartment of Labor (DOL) put notification periods for HIPAA and COBRA on hold. This means that anyone…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: 2020 Employer ACA Reporting

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that applicable large employers and all size employers that offer self-insured group health plans provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with information as it relates to offers of coverage and enrollment.…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: 2021 Annual Enrollment Methods

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Annual enrollment season is once again approaching for many employees. This year’s process will be unlike any other for both human resources and those who are selecting benefits provided through the workplace. We conducted a poll during…

Complete the Assurex Global HR Technology Survey

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Are you curious how your HR technology strategy compares against other employers? We're conducting a survey, in conjunction with Benefit Technology Resources, to understand how employers are utilizing HR technology today. It should take no…

Mental Health Support as Critical as Ever

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As we enter the last few months of 2020, it’s important for employers to remember that many members of their workforce are once again coping with other issues besides continued remote work: remote learning for children, reduced childcare…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: Medical Plan Opt-Out Incentive Strategy

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As annual enrollment nears, employers are revisiting their benefit packages to determine where revisions need to be made. Some employees may have the choice of enrolling in other medical coverage, whether that be through a spouse’s plan,…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: 2021 Employer Health & Wellbeing Strategies

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Employee benefits remain a critical aspect of a company’s rewards program. As employers examine their offerings for the next year, many are adopting additional products, limiting financial burdens, or expanding access to resources that are…