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Health Plans and Marijuana: What to Know Now

WebThe passage of the bill follows other marijuana-related developments this fall: *In an October 6 statement, Biden asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services …

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Optimizing Outcomes and Containing the Costs of Surgery

WebA 2020 report from the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker demonstrated that the average cost of inpatient hospital admissions for surgical care nearly doubled …

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The Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans

WebAdvantages of a Self-Funded Health Plan. Self-funding a health plan incorporates several potential advantages for employers, including the following: There is …

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Creating a Heart-Healthy Culture for Yourself and Your Workforce

WebAddressing Individual Health Factors and Behaviors. Lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 80%. Better cardiovascular health has also …

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9 Questions Parents Are Asking About the Age 26 Mandate

Web9 Questions Parents Are Asking About the Age 26 Mandate. As a college student, I remember the stress felt both by my parents and by myself at having to find …

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Understanding and Addressing the Women’s Health Gap

WebUnderstanding and Addressing the Women’s Health Gap. Tim HennessyOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023. Women continue to juggle increased home …

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How COBRA Interacts With HSAs, HRAs and FSAs

WebHow COBRA Interacts With HSAs, HRAs and FSAs. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, better known as COBRA, became law on …

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A New Demand for Workplace Wellness Programs As Employees …

WebCOVID-19 specific issues – 39%. Difficulty recruiting new workers – 29%. Poor work-life balance – 27%. Morale – 25%. Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are …

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Questions Parents Are Asking About the Age 26 Mandate and …

WebThe passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the age 26 mandate eased the stress of finding health insurance for many parents of adult children.

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What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know About the Emerging …

WebIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Isolation caused by the COVID-19 …

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Your End-of-Year Benefits Checklist

WebThese limits are most often 5 (34%) or 10 days (12%). It’s also a good time to review and communicate your end-of-year paid holiday offerings. Responding …

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DOL Guidance on Mental Health Parity: Proposed Rules for NQTL

WebMany health plan sponsors continue to struggle to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), particularly the requirement to …

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RxDC Reporting Due June 1: Here’s What to Know

WebPrescription drug data collection (RxDC) is the new reporting process required by Section 204 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). The …

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HIPAA Guidance on Postpandemic Audio-Only Telehealth

WebOn June 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance on Health Insurance Portability and …

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21 Ways Employers Are Combating Escalating Health Care Costs in …

WebOver the next ten years, health care spending in the United States is projected to increase at an annual rate of 5.4%. In response to the cost escalation, plan …

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Dependent Eligibility Audits – What Are They and Why Should You

WebVice President, Content at the International Foundation. Favorite Foundation Product: Our Talking Benefits podcast! Benefits Related Topics She’ll Happily Discuss: …

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International Foundation and WELCOA Expand Workplace …

WebThe International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) have formalized a strategic alliance to amplify the …

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Plan Sponsors Need to …

WebAccording to the National Partnership of Women & Families, 2.8 million pregnant women each year—70% of all pregnant women—worked during the year of …

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Workplace Wellness: Active vs. Sedentary Occupations

WebHealth Conditions Impacting Overall Health Care Costs. We found that compared with sedentary workforces, organizations with primarily active workforces were …

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