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CAA 2023 Extends HSA Telehealth Relief for Two More Years

January 3, 2023

Congress passed an omnibus government funding bill at the end of 2022 titled the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 to avoid a shutdown. One of the provisions affects HSA telehealth services by again extending HSA relief to consumers with High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs). Consumers can receive first-dollar telehealth and remote care services and not …

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Broker Compensation Disclosure: The CAA Pushes for Reasonable & Transparent Compensation

December 13, 2022

Late last year, the new Broker Compensation Disclosure law went into effect to add transparency to the broker/client relationship. It’s part of the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which included the No Surprises Act, among many other things. What is the Broker Compensation Disclosure? The CAA requires brokers and consultants who provide employee benefits services to disclose their …

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Year-End Update for Employers on New 2023 Workplace Regulations

November 28, 2022

California has enacted a number of new laws on employers and how they run their workplaces. Most of those listed below take effect on January 1, 2023. This list is by no means exhaustive, so check with your labor counsel for a full perspective on the ramifications for your business. If you have questions for …

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Takeaways from the 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey

November 14, 2022

Kaiser Family Foundation (No affiliation with Kaiser Permanente) released its 24th annual survey of trends in employer-sponsored coverage. This survey is a great resource for benefits and financial professionals to better understand what’s happening in the employee benefits space, particularly among premiums, employee contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, wellness programs, and employer practices. Increased cost …

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Takeaways from the 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey

October 31, 2022

Employer health insurance costs are rising, and employees at small companies bear a greater burden than their counterparts at large employers, according to the 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits survey. On average, employees at small companies pay $2,000 more for family coverage and face deductibles that are $1,000 higher. This report highlights the disparities in …

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3 Ways to Offer Primary Care to Employees

October 4, 2022

Primary care is a hot topic today in employee benefits and the broader healthcare space. Let’s start by defining Primary Care as when an employee has a relationship with a team of medical providers to access urgent care, chronic care, preventative care, and more. The reason primary care is in the news today is that …

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How to Use your Benefits as a Competitive Advantage in Recruiting

September 27, 2022

As most of you are aware, there is a large labor shortage in our market due to the pandemic and many other situations. When you look at the different industries; transportation, manufacturing, education, health care, and social assistance have been impacted the most and have the largest amount of job openings. On average these industries …

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