ERC - All about Benjamins....

by Michael Slazinski What is the ERC? The employee retention credit (ERC) is a fully refundable tax credit employers can claim if they keep employees on the payroll. The goal of the ERC is to help employers ...


Strategy Tips and Tricks for Reducing Prescription Related Stop Loss Claims

by Sarah Gunter In 2018, 72% of shock stop loss claims were drug related. In 2022, specialty prescription drugs have only gotten more expensive, more frequent, and more widespread. It’s no secret that ...


When it comes to inclusion, this single benefit ticks all the boxes.

by Sidney Marr Over the past three years, creating a diverse workforce has become a core element of recruitment and retention for over 80% of American companies. HR leaders are constantly searching for the ...


Electronic Enrollment: An Interview with Nila Carrington

by Sarah Gunter Earlier this year, a report was published by BenefitsPro addressing voluntary benefits, retirement benefits, and the medical plan in general. Interestingly, the majority of employees ...


Know Your Dragon - Understanding Your PBM & Their Model

by Ryan Rice of Prism Health Group We hope you’ve had the chance to read our article from last week that explored how the right PBM model can become an incredibly powerful asset in the quest for developing a ...


Top Takeaways from the YOU Powered Symposium

by Sarah Gunter Emma Fox, creator of the YOU Powered Symposium, began with a vision of more equitable educational offerings for professionals in the benefits world. While attending a conference some years ago, ...


Revolutionizing the Stop-Loss Insurance Industry

by Sidney Marr Whether it is in your personal life or business life, transitions can be difficult and scary, especially with technology. It is easier for businesses to maintain the status-quo; however, they ...


Consent Language: A New Way to Fight Surprise Billing from Hospital Visits

by Sarah Gunter We know consent is always a good thing, but who knew it applies to healthcare?! Knowing when to use the right language can potentially protect you from surprise billing, which can devastate ...


How to Train Your Dragon; Taking Back Your Pharmacy Benefit

by Ryan Rice of Prism Health Group With the 2021 plan year clearly visible from the rear-view mirror, now is the perfect time to reflect back on what went well, and what remains to be accomplished in the days ...


Employers and Broker Benefits Outlook for 2022

DOWNLOAD OUR FULL REPORT HERE. Mandates. The Great Resignation. Supply chain disruption. Hybrid workforces. The last year presented challenge after challenge for employers and their advisors alike. And, then ...


When World’s Collide for Onsite, Telehealth and Primary Care

by Sidney Marr When it comes to managing chronic disease, the future of employer-sponsored benefits has never been more comprehensive. Yet they still hinge on the open communication and trust between the ...


Does the No Surprises Act Apply to Workplace Wellness Providers? Once Again, Group Health Plan Status Matters

by Barbara Zabawa On December 27, 2020, in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). The “No Surprises Act” was contained in that new law and took ...


The Most Common Benefit Issues Employees Experience

by Sarah Kline, 44North Congratulations! You just completed your annual employee benefits renewal. Whether you made benefit changes or renewed as is, a new benefit year always comes with questions and issues. ...


It's Time to Change the Conversation Around Pharmacy

by Matthew Baki When employers and consultants discuss ways to improve an employer’s pharmacy benefit, the conversation is always around the cost of medications and rebate dollars. Isn’t it time to change to ...


Health and Wellness in the New Year - A Holistic Approach

by Sandy Cross, the PGA of America's Chief People Officer It wouldn’t be the new year without a conversation around health and wellness, but as with many things these days, the conversation has changed—due in ...


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