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Benefits ConsultingQuarterly Updates
April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020 Expansion of COBRA and Health Plan Deadlines

A new IRS and DOL Notice entitled EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01 provides temporary relief from COBRA and health plan deadlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the Outbreak Period?…
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Quarterly Updates
April 21, 2020

What Employers Should Know About Paid Leave Related to COVID-19

In the continued effort to reduce the developing challenges caused by the novel coronavirus, the U.S federal government enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The legislation has two…
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Benefits ConsultingMedical Consulting
April 14, 2020

Patients vs Healthcare: the System’s Misaligned Incentives

If U.S. healthcare costs were the GDP of a country in 2019, it could have ranked 5th in the world, behind Germany with a GDP of $3.8 trillion and ahead…
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LeadershipQuarterly Updates
April 7, 2020

Summary of COVID-19 Legislative Initiatives

Bill Number 1 - COVID-19 Emergency Federal and State Funding On March 6, 2020, Congress passed a supplemental funding bill in the amount of $8.3 billion.  The deal includes: $3…
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Benefits ConsultingLeadershipQuarterly Updates
March 31, 2020

Maintaining Business Continuity in the Midst of COVID-19

More than ever, it is vital for businesses to adopt innovative solutions for the evolving challenges arising from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether a business requires onsite essential employees, has furloughed…
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Medical ConsultingQuarterly Updates
March 27, 2020

Medical Guide to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How can you prevent the Coronavirus from infecting you? Fortify yourself now with these five steps...
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Benefits ConsultingOpen Enrollment
December 16, 2019

Open Enrollment: A Success Story for a Public School District

Open enrollment arrived like an ambush and was gone faster than a cappuccino order. Preparing for the time sensitive event carried significant importance that ultimately impacted the well-being and quality…
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Employee EngagementLeadership
December 4, 2019

Returnships – Live, Learn, Mentor

How the workplace has evolved to leverage retiree experience.
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Benefits ConsultingEmployee EngagementHealth Spend ReductionMedical ConsultingPharmacy Spend Reduction
October 28, 2019

Employee Benefits Consulting: A Complete Guide to Building a Competitive Package

What’s the secret to a fulfilled and engaged workforce in the modern age?   Three words: employee benefits consulting. For today’s workforce, employee benefits are the key to remaining competitive,…
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