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
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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
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
5 Likely Impacts of the Biden Administration on Benefits
Our compliance experts review the possible impacts of the Biden administration on benefits that they’re watching. As the U.S. presidency transitions to a new administration, we’ve identified 5 likely impacts of the Biden administration on benefits programs: The Affordable Care … 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
4 Tips for Managing Open Enrollment during the COVID-19 Era
These tips can help provide stability for an uncertain open enrollment during COVID-19.
The Healthcare Consumerism Boom: One Trend COVID-19 Couldn’t Stop
The pandemic is actually generating something positive: an escalation of healthcare consumerism. At the end of last year, employee benefits consultants were putting the finishing touches on carefully researched “decade in review” presentations. I should know—I was one of those … Read More
Workforce Reductions are Painful; 5 Ways to be Prepared
Workforce reductions have as much impact on culture and productivity as on the bottom line. Here are five ways to ease the pain with careful planning. Even before the COVID-19 outbreak interrupted business around the world, experts were warning of … Read More
Our Take: Responding to the COVID-19 Mental Health Crisis
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance news topics. This article discusses the COVID-19 mental health crisis. A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a sobering picture of the impact of COVID-19 on … Read More
Our Take: What Does the NJ Health Insurance Tax Mean for Employers?
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance topics. This article discusses the newly signed New Jersey health insurance tax law. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a new law levying a 2.5% health insurance tax on net premiums … Read More
5 Up-and-Coming Specialty Benefits
New specialty benefits startups are a thing and some are stealing the spotlight. Here are 5 options that can take benefits program customization to new heights. These days, the most successful startup businesses combine customization and innovation. From subscription box … Read More
Our Take: 2020’s Biggest Contribution to Work? A Positive Corporate Culture
“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies’ commentary on benefits/insurance news topics. This article discusses how a crisis can seed a positive corporate culture. There’s no shortage of clichés and overused adjectives to describe the ways 2020 is like no other year … Read More
3 Steps to Getting Mental Health Benefits Back On Track
The COVID-19 crisis is heightening stress on employees. More than ever, mental health benefits are a crucial part of a group insurance program. Thanks to decades of awareness initiatives and shifting societal attitudes, seeking mental healthcare is more accepted—and more … Read More
How APIs Help Employee Benefits Technologies Work Together
Know how APIs help enable a highly efficient employee benefits administration process.