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 ...
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 ...
Category: benefits, Covid, TheGraniteList, aid, relief, economic security
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 ...
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 ...
Category: benefits, TheGraniteList, infertility solutions, family building, cost-effective, Equity, Inclusion
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 ...
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 ...
Category: PBM, benefits, Covid, TheGraniteList, pharmacy
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, ...
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 ...
Category: benefits, TheGraniteList, productivity, stop-loss insurance, cloudbased, efficiency
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 ...
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 ...
Category: PBM, benefits, Covid, TheGraniteList, pharmacy
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 ...
Category: benefits, Covid, TheGraniteList, employer, broker
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 ...
Category: benefits, Covid, TheGraniteList, nds
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 ...
Category: TheGraniteList, ERISA, NoSurprisesAct, CAA, Wellness Programs, Group Health Plan
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. ...
Category: benefits, Covid, TheGraniteList, open enrollment, ARORx, Sarah Kline, 44North
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 ...
Category: pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, Covid, TheGraniteList, drug spend, Matthew Baki, pharmacy
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 ...
Category: TheGraniteList, employee retention, covidworkplace, holistic health, Sandy Cross