May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Tens of millions of Americans suffer from mental health issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this already severe problem. Employers are paying attention. Many companies report accelerated levels of stress, depression, and…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Actions as a Result of ARPA

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In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which was designed to provide COVID-19 relief to many. Included within the bill were several provisions that impact employers, and the employee benefits they offer. Most prominent…

Employee Benefits Market Trend Report Published

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As constantly changing circumstances affects how employers handle their operations and benefits offerings, the ability to get a solid picture of what other companies are doing becomes even more important.   In 2020, Assurex Global…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Vaccines and Proposed Legislation

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As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to have an impact on business, employers and Congress continue to mull different strategies to combat the effects. Legislators are debating additional relief bills that would have impact on employee benefit…

Top 3 Technology Issues Employers Faced in 2020

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Technology solutions dedicated to the employee benefit and human resources (HR) business continue to be depended upon by more companies, and 2020 was the year that they were put to the ultimate test due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers of…

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.…