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
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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: 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
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
3 Tips for Taking Mental Health & Well-being Benefits to the Next Level
As mental healthcare coverage becomes more accessible and more desired, learn how to take your mental health and well-being benefits to the next level. By now, we’re all aware of the importance of mental health benefits—and for good reason. According … Read More
Top 3 COVID-19 Benefits Compliance Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced waves of new regulation. Make sure you – and your employees – understand these top COVID-19 benefits compliance considerations. The complex patchwork of federal, state and local regulation for employee benefits and workplace safety during … Read More
Post-Pandemic Employee Benefits Will Require Big Picture Thinking
As we acclimate to our new normal post-pandemic, employee benefits must be considered as part of a long-term, strategic mindset. By now, we’ve all said and heard the sentiment a million different ways: The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has … 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