Having the best benefits package does little good if job candidates—or current employees—don’t understand its value and how to use it. In a hyper-competitive hiring environment, we know candidates are evaluating all aspects of a potential new employer, especially benefits. … Read More
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NEWLY RELEASED: The Current
Insurance Report 2022, Issue 2!
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Proactivity and Preparation: The Current Insurance Report, Issue 2
We’re pleased to release the second issue of our new The Current Insurance Report. For its tenth year, we’ve redesigned The Current and switched to a more focused and frequent publication schedule. This offers answers to the employee benefits questions … Read More
3 Critical Keys to Negotiating Benefit Renewals in 2022
3 Must-know Keys to Negotiating Benefit Renewals
Building Your Employee Wellness Business Plan: When to be Strategic vs. Tactical
Much of the work required for a successful employee wellness business plan happens before the first communication, incentive or screening. The chicken or the egg? This age-old question was never more relevant than when creating your employee wellness business plan. … Read More
3 Ways Mid-Year Plan Reviews Help Avoid Benefits Renewal Bombshells
How a Mid-year Plan Review Avoids Benefits Renewal Shock and Awe
Are You Spending Your Wellness Incentive Dollars Wisely?
Increase ROI, drive wellness program engagement and encourage long-term behavior changes through efficient use of wellness incentive dollars. The point of a wellness incentive program is not to give people what they say they want; it is to inspire changed … Read More
Prepare Now for Winter COVID-19 Vaccination Tracking and Testing
A few steps now can reduce disruption and staffing issues when winter COVID-19 vaccination tracking and testing is needed again. We’re all tired of hearing and worrying about COVID-19. In addition to the tragic loss of life, it has universally … Read More
Corporate Synergies Announces BENESCAPE 2022: HR and Finance Conference
Camden, New Jersey, May 10, 2022—Corporate Synergies is announcing BENESCAPE 2022: HR and Finance Conference that will take place on June 9, 2022. The full-day event features subject matter experts sharing their health & welfare benefits knowledge through the convenience … Read More
A Swifter Current: Introducing The Current Insurance Report, Issue 1
Welcome to our new The Current Insurance Report. For its tenth year, The Current has switched to a more focused and frequent publication schedule. It offers the same powerful business solutions to human resources and finance professionals, and by making … Read More
5 CAA Benefits Changes and their Tax-Exempt Entity Impact
Tax-exempt entities must understand how the CAA benefits changes impacted (and continue to impact) FSAs, DCAPs, and other health and welfare plans. Although extraordinarily helpful to benefit plan participants, the coronavirus (COVID-19) tax relief available under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, … Read More
What Employers Need to Know about CAA Requirements
Whether self-funded or fully insured, employers have the ultimate responsibility and liability to ensure compliance with CAA requirements. Many of the provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), passed in late December 2020, are now effective in 2022. … Read More
CAA Questions Employers Should Be Asking
When complying with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, let these CAA questions help guide your organization. As more Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) requirements go into effect in 2022, employers may struggle to figure out exactly what they … Read More
Boost your EAP with Voluntary Benefits
Even before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, mental health and holistic wellness were some of the hottest topics in benefits. After all, they seem like no-brainers: Happier, less stressed employees are more productive, require less sick time … Read More
Rethinking the EAP Value Assessment
An EAP’s value is not always apparent, but when properly selected, communicated and administered, they are one of the most cost-effective benefits. Though emergency services aren’t at the center of every employee’s benefits experience, employee assistance programs (EAPs) are a … Read More
Our Take: Participants Will Need Help Navigating OTC COVID-19 Test Coverage
Employers must review carefully and communicate OTC COVID-19 test coverage details to participants, especially if they offer plans from multiple carriers. Effective January 15, 2022, group health plans and health insurers must cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests without any cost-sharing … Read More