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What Businesses Need to Know about the U.S. Executive Order on AI | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

December 14, 2023

Recently, U.S. President Joe Biden issued an executive order designed to install guardrails on generative artificial intelligence (AI), and there are many implications for businesses. Human Resources must be mindful about these new regulations as they apply to the workforce. The comprehensive order provides guidance on the development and use of a technology that has been unregulated … Continued

Ho, Ho, Ho-ld Off on the Bad Habits This Holiday Season | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

December 4, 2023

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‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. The holidays dish up a triple whammy of wintry weather, irresistible foods, and stress, which can cause even the strongest-willed person to reach for another festive goodie. While the notion of enjoying “healthy holidays” has a nice ring to it, reaching that goal can be … Continued

Using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

November 29, 2023

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If you have a health plan through a job, you can use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for health care costs, like deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some drugs. They can lower your taxes. How Flexible Spending Accounts work A Flexible Spending Account (FSA, also called a “flexible spending arrangement”) is a special … Continued

The Attitude of Gratitude | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

November 20, 2023

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You may have heard the saying attitude of gratitude. It’s a great little rhyme to remind us to live a life of gratitude – and practice it! When we practice being thankful on a regular basis, it not only impacts our mental and physical health, but those around you as well. The Definition of Gratitude … Continued

Benefits 101: What Is Accident Insurance? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

November 14, 2023

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Accidents happen. Whether you fall off a ladder, slip and break an arm, or get injured just living everyday life, an accident can happen. Anytime. Anywhere. What Is Accident Insurance? Accident insurance helps provide support when life’s most unexpected moments happen. It makes an accident less painful financially because it helps to pay the bills … Continued

Compliance Recap October 2023 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

November 8, 2023

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ADJUSTED CIVIL PENALTIES The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently announced adjustments to civil penalties related to violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) rules. These penalty adjustments take into account inflation and are applicable to violations … Continued

Revealed – Survey Responses about Employee Wellness and Benefits | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

November 2, 2023

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The connection between employee wellness and the benefits of the job might seem obvious. But the conversation should be more nuanced than merely a discussion about health insurance, access to mental healthcare like employee assistance programs (EAPs), and well-being apps to reach zen. Indeed, Human Resources professionals must reconsider their definition of benefits. It must extend to all the pros of … Continued

Benefits 101: Premiums, Deductibles, Copays, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

October 25, 2023

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Not understanding benefits terminology is near the top of the list of ways that open enrollment and benefits selection can stress you out. Open enrollment is coming quickly and soon you will be talking about benefit options. The world of benefits and insurance can be confusing. In-network, out-of-network, deductibles, co-pays and co-insurance? What? Let us help … Continued

Want to Increase Productivity? Support Working Parents | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

October 17, 2023

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As the flu and RSV season gets underway, companies are asking themselves how they can support employees who need to stay home to care for their children. In fact, last October, 104,000 Americans missed work because of “childcare problems” – the highest total since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the figure in 2003. … Continued

Think Intelligent About Artificial Intelligence | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

October 9, 2023

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Artificial intelligence, including so-called “large language models” like ChatGPT, has rapidly become a major talking point in the press, amongst governments, and maybe even in your office! While AI has been a subject in the background for decades, everyday web users can now engage with AI like never before. But whenever there is a sea … Continued

What Businesses Need to Know about the U.S. Executive Order on AI | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Ho, Ho, Ho-ld Off on the Bad Habits This Holiday Season | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

The Attitude of Gratitude | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Benefits 101: What Is Accident Insurance? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Compliance Recap October 2023 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Revealed – Survey Responses about Employee Wellness and Benefits | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Benefits 101: Premiums, Deductibles, Copays, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Want to Increase Productivity? Support Working Parents | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Think Intelligent About Artificial Intelligence | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

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