Bequeath Your Blood Donating blood is quite literally a life saver! Every two seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood. The process is safe and simple and the actual donation for one pint of blood takes less than 10-12 minutes. Continue reading for a few spooky and spectacular facts that you may…
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the federal level, organized chronologically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team.
This year’s GBS 2022 Annual Conference was a great time of connection and education. There were eight presentations and we were honored to have bestselling author Stephen M.R. Covey as the keynote speaker. 2022 Breakout Session Materials These presentations are great for review, refreshing your notes, or exploring the courses you weren’t able to attend.…
State/Local Compliance Update: September 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. California California legislature votes to extend COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements. The current…
State/Local Compliance Update: August 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. Arkansas Arkansas warns PBMs to stop charging illegal fees. In an August 17 bulletin, the Arkansas…
Oregon has enacted a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program which will go into effect on September 3, 2023. Colorado has also enacted a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) which will become effective on January 1, 2024. These State-mandated programs will begin pre-funding their plans on January 1, 2023. These new…
Dobbs Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade Frequently Asked Questions on Impact to Group Health Plans On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the opinion Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Dobbs eliminates a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion and…
The job market is still dealing with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers are taking stock of their circumstances and considering which employment perks matter the most. Specifically, employees are increasingly more concerned about their physical and mental health, financial security and work-life balance than before the pandemic. Many employers have responded by enhancing…
On April 29, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-24 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2023. The IRS is required to publish these limits by June 1 of each year. These limits include: The maximum HSA contribution limit; The minimum deductible amount for…
Recent drug test rates show that positive workforce tests from 2021 climbed to the highest level since 2001, according to a new analysis released by Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of pre-employment and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Quest Diagnostics’ study was based on a total of more than 11 million de-identified urine, hair, and…
While it is clear that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) imposes certain disclosure obligations on businesses regarding personal information collected about consumers, businesses often forget that they also have certain disclosure obligations regarding information created by the business about consumers.
On March 10, 2022, the California Attorney General issued an opinion clarifying whether consumers, under the CCPA, have the right to know about “internally generated inferences” created by businesses from either internal or external information sources.
When the world is in turmoil, it often has a ripple effect on the workplace. Employees may feel anxious or stressed about events happening outside of work that impact their personal lives. HR teams should be prepared to support employees affected by international crises. Think about how employees’ backgrounds differ When providing support for employees…
Medical bills are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to read. Charges from clinics and hospitals tend to be lumped together instead of itemized – making it very difficult to see exactly what you are paying for. With many medical facilities going paperless, many patients are not even receiving the statements regarding the amount the insurer…
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