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

November 2, 2023

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

Are Your Healthcare Benefits Contributing to the Labor Shortage? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

December 26, 2021

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Employee benefits are a major bargaining chip for companies looking to attract talent. The problem is healthcare costs are skyrocketing, and it’s difficult for employers to offer the same level of coverage. Higher costs are either resulting in less coverage or smaller wages for employees. Find out what’s happening with healthcare and recruitment, and get … Continued

Exploring Disability Insurance | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

January 28, 2021

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Disability insurance is a type of insurance coverage that replaces a portion of your monthly income in the event you are unable to perform your work functions due to illness or injury. This insurance gives both yourself, and those who are dependent on you and your paycheck, a sense of financial security while you are … Continued

Proposed 2020 Benefit Payment and Parameters Rule | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

January 30, 2019

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule for benefit payment and parameters for 2020. CMS also released its draft 2020 actuarial value calculator and draft 2020 actuarial value calculator methodology. According to CMS, the proposed rule is intended to reduce fiscal and regulatory burdens associated with the Patient Protection and … Continued

Look Backward to Plan Forward | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

September 28, 2018

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We have entered Open Enrollment season and that means you and everyone in your office are probably reading through enrollment guides and trying to decipher it all. As you begin your research into which plan to choose or even how much to contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA), consider evaluating how you used your … Continued

Final Rule on Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

September 16, 2018

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On August 3, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Labor (collectively, the Departments) published a final rule that amends the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance. HHS also released a fact sheet on the final rule. According to the Departments, the final rule will provide consumers with … Continued

Back to School Time Off Tips | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

September 7, 2018

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The coals from the Labor Day barbecues have cooled, the beach chairs have been returned to their sheds, the ice cream shops have scaled back their hours, and the white shoes have been set aside for the next nine months. Whatever the end of summer means to you, for millions of families, it signals the … Continued

Managing Employees in the Gig Economy | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

September 5, 2018

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Understandably, some employers (and employees) have mixed feelings about the gig economy. While many enjoy the freedom gained and overhead saved, others miss office camaraderie and routine. No matter your position, research shows that the trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. By 2021, 9.2 million Americans will work on-demand jobs, and so employers need to … Continued

Healthcare Tax Repeal | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

August 30, 2018

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Recently, the President signed a bill repealing the Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate (the tax penalty imposed on individuals who are not enrolled in health insurance). While some are praising this action, there are others who are concerned with its aftermath. So how does this affect you and why should you pay attention to this … Continued

Cobra Liability in Mergers and Acquisitions | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

August 16, 2018

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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires certain group health plans to make continuation coverage available to certain individuals who would otherwise lose group health plan coverage due to a qualifying event. Employers who go through business reorganizations, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), will need to know whether COBRA continuation coverage must be … Continued

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

Are Your Healthcare Benefits Contributing to the Labor Shortage? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Exploring Disability Insurance | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory

Proposed 2020 Benefit Payment and Parameters Rule | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Look Backward to Plan Forward | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Final Rule on Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Back to School Time Off Tips | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Managing Employees in the Gig Economy | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Healthcare Tax Repeal | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Cobra Liability in Mergers and Acquisitions | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

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