Who qualifies? What’s considered “involuntary termination”? The 2021 COBRA subsidy rules gave employers a lot to manage—and plenty of questions. Despite additional guidance from the IRS, COBRA subsidy compliance continues to be an area of stress and concern for many … Read More
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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
Employers May Require or Incentivize Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations
If your organization plans to require or incentivize employee COVID-19 vaccinations, be sure you are compliant with employment and employee benefit laws. We now have an answer to one of employers’ most pressing questions on employee COVID-19 vaccinations. The short … 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
What Employers can Learn from Haven Healthcare’s Closing
Benefits expert John Crable unpacks employer insights from Haven Healthcare’s closing. Haven Healthcare, formed by JPMorgan Chase, Amazon and Berskshire Hathaway in 2018, came in like a lion, but like many others who promised to fix the U.S. healthcare system, … 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
Model COBRA Notices, FAQs Help Employers with ARPA Requirements
Meeting the new COBRA notice requirements could be an administrative headache. New FAQs and model notices will help The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently provided employers some support in meeting the new COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American … 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
CMS Explains COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Cost Sharing and Coverage
Guidance clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding testing and vaccine cost sharing. As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout expands and testing remains essential, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) recent guidance goes even further to eliminate cost-related roadblocks. The guidance applies to … Read More
American Rescue Plan Act Requirements Include Updated COBRA Notices
Along with much-needed relief, employers should note COBRA changes and necessary notices in the American Rescue Plan Act requirements. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, includes much-needed relief … Read More
DOL Issues Guidance on “Outbreak Period” Extension Rules
New Outbreak Period extension guidance clarifies that the one-year pause on certain compliance deadlines is to be assessed individually. On February 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (DOL) issued guidance clarifying the “Outbreak Period” extension … Read More