Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: Employer Plans for Return to the Workplace

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As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to be administered, many states and local communities are beginning to revise requirements around masks, social distancing, and capacity. Employers are also reviewing their workplace return plans, whether they…

Health Savings Accounts Annual Limits – 2022

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A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-exempt account that a qualified individual can establish to pay or reimburse certain medical expenses. To be eligible for a HSA, a person must be covered under a qualified, high deductible health plan…

Employee Benefits Market Check Survey: COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace – Update

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COVID-19 vaccinations continue to become more widely available, and about 147 million people (as of May 2, 2021) have received at least one dose of a vaccine. Many employers would prefer that 100 percent of their workforce is vaccinated as…

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…