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Looking Ahead Part 4: What to Expect from The Biden Administration’s Focus on Healthcare Benefits

Read more about the Biden Administration's recent changes on the table for employers and what next steps they should take.

Jennifer Chung

Is Remote Worker Burnout Charring Your Staff?

Remote work may have been a bonus at the beginning of the pandemic, but employees are beginning to burn out under the arrangement.

DOL Releases Model Notices and Other Resources Related to COBRA Premium Assistance

The US Department of Labor has released a link to its webpage dedicated to the COBRA premium assistance authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA).

Is Now the Time for Self-Insured Employee Benefits?

Read more about how self-insured employee benefits programs can build cash flow, support employees, and promote business growth.

Looking Ahead Part 4: What to Expect from The Biden Administration’s Focus on Healthcare Benefits

Read more about the Biden Administration's recent changes on the table for employers and what next steps they should take.

International Benefits Update ‒ Q1 2021

Read for insight into the ground-breaking economic measures taken in the Americas, the EMEA, and the APAC.

Compliance Alert: Congress Passes the American Rescue Plan Act

Read more about the provisions relevant to employers and plan sponsors in this new $1.9 trillion stimulus package.

Compliance Alert: IRS Provides Guidance on FSA Relief Authorized in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Grants Other Cafeteria Plan Relief

The IRS provided additional guidance related to the relief in the stimulus bill as well as further relief for cafeteria plans and HRAs.

M&A Retirement Plans: Reducing Buyer Exposure with Due Diligence

Retirement plans amidst M&A can have serious flaws, protecting buyers. In a merger or acquisition, due diligence is the buyer’s second line of defense.

Looking Ahead Part 3: Employer Challenges and a Practical Guide to Employee Benefits for the Future

Prepare for new employer challenges and how to face them in the immediate future.

Compliance Alert: How Many Years Is A One Year Extension? DOL Clarifies its Disaster Relief Guidance

The Department of Labor (DOL) has clarified the end date for the disaster relief provided in April 2020. Read more for background on this change and how individuals (and plans) are granted relief based on their own fact-specific timeframes and may still take advantage of the relief beyond February 28, 2021.

Remote Work Presents Employers with New Challenges

Prepare your company for a decentralized workforce, which brings economic and cultural issues that may otherwise take you by surprise.

Looking Ahead Part 2: The Pace of Change Accelerates in 2021

Learn how rapid change is a key theme in employee benefits this year with three specific strategies.