Health Benefits

This month’s article highlights the compliance responsibilities for small fully insured employers and handling Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebates. Compliance Requirements for Small Fully Insured Employers (<50 FTEs) Even smaller employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees aren’t exempt from health plan compliance obligations. Fully insured groups must meet key federal requirements,...

USCIS Extends Form 1-9 Expiration Date On August 2, 2024 USCIS announced Form I-9’s new expiration date. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the expiration date of the current Form 1-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) to May 31, 2027.  Links to the formal announcement and the Form 1-9 with the updated expiration date can be found at the links below: USCIS Announcement:...

No matter the circumstances, the death of an employee will come as a shock. As those who knew or worked with the deceased grieve and process the loss, they’ll need empathy, understanding, and support from leadership. You also have to keep operations going at a time when your people feel overburdened with emotional work and aren’t necessarily able to perform to their usual standards. Below we...

The final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, has been published and takes effect June 18, 2024. With over 100 pages of preamble, regulations, and interpretive guidance, there’s obviously a lot to take in. Thankfully, you don’t need to spend a whole afternoon reading unless or until you’re considering denying an...