Regulation and compliance
Regulation and compliance
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HHS proposed allowing short-term plans to be sold for coverage periods of up to a year, up from the current maximum of three months.
February 20 -
The growth in U.S. healthcare prices is projected to outpace economy-wide inflation for the first time since 2010.
February 20 -
Companies are more likely to offer one-time bonuses and minimum wage increases rather than lasting changes to their benefits package, according to a new survey.
February 19 -
Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.
February 16 -
Passed hastily, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have unintended consequences that could soon be identified by the IRS.
February 15 -
Companies are more likely to offer one-time bonuses and minimum wage increases rather than lasting changes to their benefits package, according to a new survey.
February 15 -
After Idaho’s Republican governor promised to find creative ways to get around Obamacare, one health plan in the state plans to offer skimpy coverage that may violate many of the law’s protections for patients.
February 14 -
More than 71,000 hourly and salaried employees will receive bonuses, new training and expanded parental leave.
February 13 -
Department of Labor rule changes open the door to a benefits win for brokers, associations and franchises.
February 12 -
More than 71,000 hourly and salaried employees will receive bonuses, new training and expanded parental leave.
February 11 -
Democrats introduced the bills in the Senate and House in February 2017, and remain a talking point as the GOP prepares to unveil its own parental leave proposal.
February 8 -
More firms are expected to provide family-friendly perks to employees, including IVF coverage and paid time off, in the coming years.
February 8 -
Proposals to have the federal government help new parents take paid leave from their employment have generally come with serious disadvantages.
February 8 -
Three-quarters of employees who have been victimized say they didn’t report it because of a lack of faith their employer would properly handle the complaint.
February 5 -
Firms should consider the benefits of adding such a policy, who pays the cost and how state regulations fit into the picture.
February 2 -
President James Klein spoke with EBN about the organization’s agenda, now that Cadillac tax implementation is delayed another two years.
January 25 -
Ex-president of Eli Lilly's U.S. arm, Alex Azar, was confirmed to head the Department of Health and Human Services, setting a permanent replacement for Tom Price.
January 24 -
President James Klein spoke with EBA about the organization’s agenda, now that Cadillac tax implementation is delayed another two years.
January 24 -
A new report by Seyfarth Shaw identifies key trends employers should keep an eye on to prevent their own lawsuit.
January 23 -
Employer groups applaud pushing ACA provision’s implementation to 2022 in funding bill, call for full repeal.
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