The Power of Hispanic Inclusion in the Workplace
In 2022, there were roughly 64 million Hispanics living in the United States, making up 19% of the …
Prioritizing Mental Health Part 1: Knowing Your Population
HR leaders often recognize mental health’s impact on their employees and the company’s bottom line, but getting other …
Early Preparation for 2024 Open Enrollment
The labor landscape was undoubtedly a roller coaster in the first half of 2023, and employers are still …
ChatGPT’s Top 5 Trends Impacting Employee Benefits: Financial Health (Part 2 of 5)
We asked ChatGPT to predict the critical trends impacting employee benefits in the United States over the next …
Medicare Part D Annual Notice Reminder
Each September, IMA provides a reminder for employers to distribute the annual Medicare Part D notice before October …
Understanding Medical Trend and the Impact on Employer Health Plan Renewal Rates
Currently, healthcare costs in the United States are high and rising, outpacing inflation and wage increases. While many …
Navigating the New Normal of Talent Shortages
As talent shortages persist across industries, an increasing number of employers are grappling with the need to adapt …
Workplace Flexibility Means More than WFH
In today’s post-pandemic, work-from-home business landscape, workplace flexibility has emerged as a crucial factor in attracting and retaining …
More on Federal Transparency Efforts: FAQs Part 60 Provide Clarity
Background: The Federal Government has made significant efforts in bringing transparency to the healthcare market via the CMS …
Texas House Bill 711: Eliminating Anti-Steering and Anti-Tiering Practices in Health Care
In a significant move to improve healthcare access and affordability, Texas House Bill 711 (TX HB 711), recently …
Proposed Rule on Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance, Hospital & Fixed Indemnity Plans as Excepted Benefits and their Tax Treatment, and Level-Funded Plans
Introduction
The Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Internal Revenue Service …
Tax Treatment of Certain Wellness Arrangements
The IRS recently released Memorandum Number 202323006 “the Memo(1)” which addresses the tax treatment of arrangements that claim …
