As healthcare costs in the U.S. continue to skyrocket, the search is on for new ways to reduce costs. This is especially true for employers seeking to reduce the costs…
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Understanding the Healthy Terminals Acts
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made a lasting impression on our healthcare landscape. This time has shown that the value of healthcare benefits cannot be emphasized enough and businesses and…
2021 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits & Requirements
Healthcare costs are consistently rising and employers and employees alike are looking for creative, flexible solutions to manage those costs. Health savings accounts (or HSAs) are an excellent approach to…
Health and Welfare Compliance Concerns for 2021
As we close in on the halfway point of 2021, it goes without saying that a lot has happened in a short amount of time. This is especially true when…
DOL New Guidance Clarifying The Deadline of Relief For Health Plans and Participants
On February 26, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 (“the Notice”), that clarified the timeframes for the extension of various deadlines associated with employee…
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Fully Insured Plans
The one-year mark of COVID-19’s vice grip on the United States is fast approaching. While this past year has been marked by hardship and uncertainty, the recently approved vaccines give…