Unfortunately, obesity and diabetes go hand-in-hand for many people. A person who’s obese has a greater likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, and it causes diabetes to worsen faster. Not to mention the fact that both conditions can lead to…
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The more money Benefit pros can save their employers and employees while still meeting their benefits and compensation needs, the better. Especially in today’s pandemic environment, people are watching every dollar they spend. So, here’s something you might want to…
What’s this world coming to when the U.S. government can’t even require its federal employees to be vaccinated? But that’s what happened when a Texas federal judge said “NO” to President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers. Jan. 21…
Good news, employers. If you have an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 but isn't showing symptoms, they can come back to work sooner now, according to updated guidance from the CDC. The recommended isolation time for COVID-19-positive people used…
Handling benefits, it’s important to keep an eye on what’s going on in the pharmaceutical industry. New pharmacy trends can affect healthcare benefits and budgets. So, here’s a brief overview of what’s been happening and what to watch for. A…
Most firms want to lower healthcare costs. A new report offered advice on just how to do that. Focus on employees in a specific group when designing health and wellness programs. That group is: Employees at high risk for poor…
President Biden recently announced in a speech at the White House the plan for his scaled-back, but still historic, domestic policy plan. The new plan, which leaves out key items like paid family leave and lower prescription drug pricing, is…
If you want to lower your company’s healthcare costs, help employees control their blood pressure for better cardiovascular health. Compared to heart healthy employees, those with cardiovascular disease cost you approximately one week of absences plus $1,100 in lost productivity…
Think about the people you work with - remote or onsite. One out of every three is likely to be prediabetic. What’s worse, 10% of these folks aren’t even aware of their condition, according to the CDC. And when…
Do you know what the current factors are that affect specialty pharmaceutical trends? It’s important knowledge to have since it can help your company develop a plan for what benefit they’ll offer as new drugs get FDA approval. “We see…
Nearly one in three millennials suffers from mental health conditions, and COVID-19 is only making it worse, says a new study. Over a five-year period, there’s been a downward trend in the health of millennials (aged 22-37), says the Blue…
If you have some lingering questions about what’s required of employers for mental health benefits under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), the DOL’s updated self-compliance tool can help. On Oct. 23, the DOL released…
While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is set for a Supreme Court challenge on Nov. 10, 2020, the IRS has extended the ACA deadline to distribute Form 1095s to employees from Jan. 31, 2021 to March 2, 2021. The IRS…
The consumer experience has changed dramatically in recent years. Thanks to online banking, waiting in line for a teller or physically depositing a check is a thing of the past. Ride share services are now the norm; the car finds…
Are most employers satisfied with their health plans? The short answer: not so much. When employers were asked to grade their health plan overall – from A to F – most gave their plans a C, according to a recent…
The workplace is constantly evolving, and so is the job market. With unemployment at a near record low, job seekers have tons of options. Recruiting new talent is a challenge, so employers are focused on keeping their current employees happy.…