The Knowledge Center
Our health & welfare experts write articles, host webinars, launch videos and get interviewed by employee benefits, insurance, business and national media. It's award-winning insurance journalism which can be found here weekly.
Our Take: New Surprise Billing Rule may Help Employers & Plan Sponsors
The new surprise billing rule looks to reduce anxiety for consumers and ease billing disputes for employers and plan sponsors. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury, and the Office of Personnel Management revealed a … Read More
Our Take: Popular Voluntary Benefits May no Longer be Optional
A recent survey shows more employers offering popular voluntary benefits. We think it could help attract and retain top talent. The world of work looks different, and employees—and potential employees—are prioritizing different aspects of their careers and compensation. In a … Read More
6 Options to Adjust PTO Imbalance
Can your paid time off (PTO) rules keep up when employees want to take that long-postponed trip? Here’s what to consider as you adjust PTO imbalance. One of the most important parts of updating the PTO policy is keeping your … Read More
Corporate Synergies releases The Current Insurance Journal 2021
Camden, New Jersey, June 1, 2021— National employee benefits broker Corporate Synergies has released The Current Insurance Journal 2021, an annual publication featuring over 25 selections of benefits journalism from their experts. In its ninth edition, The Current offers powerful business … Read More
COMING SOON: The Current Insurance Journal 2021 Answers Employee Benefits Questions
Through the blooms of spring and the loosening or lifting of many local COVID-19 restrictions, a tantalizing glimpse of a return to the office and even a return to normal is here. Corporate Synergies is set to offer answers to … Read More
Corporate Synergies Announces EB RISE II HR and Finance Conference
Camden, New Jersey, May 4, 2021—Corporate Synergies is announcing its annual HR and Finance conference, EB RISE II on June 8, 2021. The full-day event features subject matter experts sharing their health & welfare benefits and related cost-containment knowledge through … Read More
Our Take: Are you Prepared to Educate Employees on COVID-19 Vaccines?
Employers are often trusted sources of information for employees and can be an important part of educating employees on COVID-19 vaccines. For most adults, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility may have seemed like a distant prospect—until now. With vaccine production and distribution … Read More
Our Take: FSA-Eligible COVID-19 PPE Offers Employers a Benefits Touchpoint
The addition of COVID-19 PPE to HSA- and FSA-eligible items presents a way to remind employees about their tax-advantaged health funds. The IRS recently expanded eligible reimbursable medical expenses to include COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE). These expenses now qualify … Read More
Our Take: New Study Highlights the Importance of Benefits Literacy
A new study suggests the importance of benefits literacy in helping employees make informed healthcare choices. The rise in apps and benefits technology platforms offer consumers more access to data, increased price transparency and presumably more control. Patients shopping around … Read More
INFOGRAPHIC: 3 Tips to Establish—or Reestablish—Mental Health Benefits
With established mental health benefits, employees will feel more comfortable and confident using their mental health benefits while the employer can gauge what works best. Learn how to establish mental health benefits: 3 Steps to Getting Mental Health Benefits … Read More
Our Take: Encouraging Employee Routine Care during COVID-19
Employers should encourage employee routine care during COVID-19 to help prevent future costs and health concerns. Among reports of pandemic-strained medical resources and calls to stay home, the importance of routine and preventative care can be lost. The U.S. Centers … Read More
Our Take: Amplifying the Call for Flu Shots during COVID-19
Flu shots during COVID-19 can lead to fewer flu cases, fewer sick days and more resources for COVID-19 patients. The annual flu shot refrain continues, though welcomed COVID-19 vaccine updates seem to drown it out. While some may hesitate to … Read More
Our Take: It’s Time. Expect More Open Enrollment Questions
Many employees are looking closer at benefits options leading to open enrollment questions. Are you ready to answer them? With many benefits plans starting January 1st, employers around the country are navigating their annual open enrollment period right now. Open … Read More
Our Take: Voter Engagement, the 2020 Election and Healthcare
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance news topics. This article discusses the connection between the 2020 election and healthcare. Early voting in the 2020 election has shattered records, setting a historic pace for voter turnout by the time … Read More