Dec 04 Report Reveals Employers Plan to Offer Compelling Benefits Options in 2024 By Allison Hodge Risky Business Recent findings from Mercer’s Health and Benefits Strategies for 2024 Survey Report revealed that employers are seeking compelling benefits options…Read More
Nov 03 Report Finds Health Care Spending Expected to Exceed Overall Economic Growth By Allison Hodge Risky Business A recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) predicted that the average growth in national health…Read More
Nov 03 Tailoring Benefits for a Multigenerational Workforce During 2024 Open Enrollment By Allison Hodge Risky Business Open enrollment is an opportunity for employers to educate their workforce about attractive benefits offerings that can help boost employee…Read More
Nov 03 PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2024 By Allison Hodge Risky Business The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2023-70 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for…Read More
Nov 03 FMLA: Covered Employers By Allison Hodge Risky Business The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers covered by the law to provide eligible employees unpaid, job-protected…Read More
Nov 03 Benefits Buzz : Final Forms and Instructions for 2023 ACA Reporting Released By Allison Hodge Risky Business The IRS has released final 2023 forms and instructions for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056: 2023…Read More
Nov 03 Affordable Care Act: 2024 Compliance Checklist By Allison Hodge Risky Business The Affordable Care Act (ACA) made a number of reforms to group health plan coverage when it was enacted in…Read More
Oct 04 Health Plans Must Submit Gag Clause Attestations by Dec. 31, 2023 By Allison Hodge Risky Business On Feb. 23, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs on the…Read More
Oct 04 Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2023 By Allison Hodge Risky Business Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part…Read More
Oct 04 Benefits Insights : Helping Employees Navigate Rising Health Care Costs By Allison Hodge Risky Business Employers continue to struggle with rising healthcare costs and providing employees with affordable and quality care options. Unfortunately, employers expect…Read More