May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and wellbeing. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Here are five tips for better mental health: Take time to re-group and re-center: Take time to do things…
Mental Health is a serious matter! Watch and share our brief video, as we explore and clarify the distinction between Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Mental Health benefits available in your health insurance plan. Whether you are an employer wanting to enhance your benefit offerings or an employee seeing assistance, this video will provide you…
Health plan and health insurance issues must submit their second prescription drug data report by June 1, 2023, as part of the annual reporting requirements. Employers and insurance carriers will generally submit these reports on an annual basis no later than June 1st of each year, reporting information for the prior calendar year. RxDc…
While California’s COVID-19 state of emergency ended on February 28, 2023, the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is still active and will terminate on May 11, 2023. Consumers impacted by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency may qualify for Special Enrollment using the “Public Health Emergency” Qualifying Life Event to enroll and make changes to their…
As of January 2022, the “No Surprise Act” provides protection for consumers from unexpected bills for out-of-network care in an emergency and certain non-emergency settings. By enforcing better consumer protection and price transparency, the new regulations will help create better patient experiences and provide better financial protection for individuals. Here are a few of the…
As workplace dynamics continue to change and evolve, it is important to understand the shifting environments. The pandemic brought accelerating trends to the market, including but not limited to greater interest in flexible working arrangements, more work-life balance, financial well-being, mental health awareness, and much more. The MetLife’s 20th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study 2022…
September 30, 2021 marks the conclusion of the 100% COBRA or Cal-COBRA subsidy period through the American Rescue Plan Act. As we approach the expiration date, there is a final notice that must be sent to Assistance Eligible Individuals (AEIs) announcing the conclusion of the subsidy period, along with information on their continuation of coverage…
If you are an employer who offers employee benefits and have terminated individuals, or if you have had employees with a reduction of hours within the last 17 months, it is important to learn more about the COBRA provisions of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. President Biden signed ARPA into law on March…
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides 100% COBRA subsidies for certain individuals beginning on April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Limitations may apply. On April 7, 2021, the Department of Labor released guidance and the NEW required model notices that determine how the COBRA…
Effective January 1, 2021, there are amendments to expand the leave law requirements of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and requires employers with at least five employees to comply, includes new reasons for leave, and adjusted leave limits. What is California Leave Rights Act? CFRA provides 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in…
