Business Insights

Impact of the HIPAA Privacy Rule on COVID-19 Vaccine Inquiries

On September 30, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the application of the...

Clarifying Guidance on COBRA Deadline Extension Relief

IRS Notice 2021-58 clarifies the application of certain COBRA deadline extensions for electing COBRA coverage and paying COBRA premiums under prior relief that was issued...

FAQs Address COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Premium Discounts

On October 4, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs addressing rules...

Benefits Buzz – October 2021

Medicare Part D Notices Due Before October 15, 2021 Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose whether...

Safety Focused – October 2021

Making the Most of Eye Injury Prevention Month October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. This annual campaign is intended to educate organizations...

Commercial Property Insurance Rating

Understanding the outside factors that impact your commercial property insurance can be complicated, particularly for those with little to no knowledge of...

DOL Announces Final Rule on Tip Regulations

On September 23, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that will amend Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations for...

Safety Focused – September 2021

Preparing for Workplace Emergencies September is National Preparedness Month, which encourages individuals and businesses alike to prepare for emergency situations, disasters and...

What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Employers

President Joe Biden’s administration is continuing its efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the deadly coronavirus Delta variant....

Legalized Marijuana and Employment: Off-duty Use and Drug Testing

While all marijuana use remains illegal under federal law, most states have enacted laws that allow certain uses of marijuana or a...

Preparing for Open Enrollment with a Hybrid Workforce

As open enrollment season approaches, many employers are finding themselves with hybrid workforces due to the impact of the COVID-190 pandemic. With...

OSHA Developing Private Sector Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing an emergency temporary standard (ETS)....

Benefits Buzz – September 2021

Agencies Issue No Surprise Act and Transparency Rule FAQs On August 20, 2o21, the Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services...

The Importance of Prompt Claims Reporting

The rising cost of claims presents a significant challenge for employers today. However, there is a simple strategy that can significantly reduce...

10 Open Enrollment Terms You Should Know

Open enrollment can be a hectic time, so it’s important you fully understand the terms used in your benefit descriptions. For instance,...

When is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Compensable?

Carefully evaluating workers’ compensation claims is crucial in helping your company save money and prevent fraud. Workers’ compensation is simply a form...

Benefits Buzz – August 2021

PCORI Fees Due Aug. 2, 2021 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered...

Safety Focused – August 2021

Protecting Against Pinch Point Injuries A pinch point is an area on a machine or piece of equipment in which a person...

Safety Focused – July 2021

Avoiding Dehydration at Work As summer temperatures rise, your body’s water and electrolyte balances can get thrown off by dehydration while you...

Proposed Rule Would Update Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022

On July 1, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule that would revise several benefit and...

Benefits Buzz – July 2021

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Individual Mandate On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of...

Workers’ Compensation 101

If you own or are planning to open your own business, you’ve probably researched different types of insurance. One of the most...

Benefits Buzz – June 2021

HSA/HDHP Limits Increase for 2022 On May 10, 2021, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2021-25 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health...

Safety Focused – June 2021

Selecting Safe Sunglasses It is important to protect your eyes from sun damage when working outdoors in the hot summer sun. After...

Safety Focused – May 2021

Using Machine Guards Working with machinery and other heavy equipment is one of the top causes of workplace injuries. Machinery is necessary...

Benefits Buzz – May 2021

DOL Issues ARPA COBRA Subsidy Model Notices, FAQs On April 7, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued FAQs and model notices...

Webinar: 2021 Cal OSHA COVID 19 Prevention Standards

Webinar: Guidance on managing COVID Workers’ Compensation Claims

Managing COVID Workers’ Compensation Claims

Tips On How to Get Back to Business with COVID-19 Challenges

Tips On How to Get Back to Business with COVID-19 Challenges This month’s newsletter has been re-printed with the permission of Barbara...