The way that employers communicate benefits information to employees has a tremendous impact on how well the programs are understood, utilized and perceived by employees. Providing your employees with ample informative resources will help better convey your message. Managers and supervisors can be effective in sharing important benefits information with employees, especially if it is …
Workplace well-being transforms every day, so employers’ wellness initiatives will continue to grow this year. All signs indicate that employee well-being will become a primary focus for employers in 2023. And in a general sense, many organizations will have a renewed focus on employees as people. Employees want to be treated like human beings—not just …
Open enrollment season—the annual period when you enroll in a health insurance plan—is now in full swing. For employersponsored plans, you should expect your employer to provide information about open enrollment during this time. There are several things you may want to consider when selecting a health insurance plan and this article covers some common …
If you have Medicare and other health insurance, such as group health plan insurance, retiree coverage or Medicaid, questions can arise over who pays first on your claims. Coordination of benefits (COB) rules decide who pays first. One plan is considered the primary payer that covers most of your expenses, while the secondary plan covers …
On Dec. 29, 2022, the IRS announced the 2023 optional standard mileage rates,
which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for
business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
The Social Security Administration announced that the 2023 social security wage base will be $160,200, which is an increase of $13,200 or 8.9% from $147,000 for the 2022 calendar year.
Starting on March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) required all public and private insurance coverage, including self-funded plans, to cover COVID-19 tests and costs associated with diagnostic testing with no cost-sharing for the duration of the PHE.
