January 14, 2025
Compliance Alert | ACA Reporting Obligations, Deadlines & Updates
Do you have a plan for meeting your ACA Reporting obligation? At a time when IRS ACA penalties are increasing, paper filing is disappearing and submissions are getting more complex, the urgency for timely and compliant filing is more important than ever. ACA Reporting Services Do you have a ...
January 6, 2025
Compliance Recap | December 2024
December brought two bills easing employer ACA reporting requirements. President Biden stepped away from proposed changes to the birth control opt-out for moral objections. The pre-deductible status of telehealth in HSA plans expired, and the CAA 2024 Gag Clause Attestation submission took ...
December 24, 2024
Advocacy in Action | Resolving Denied Claims
One member reached out to The Purple Card with an issue about her MRI. It was denied and she was potentially liable for over $6,500. Her Patient Advocate started working her purple magic! After reaching out to the doctor and the insurance company multiple times, the appeal was approved and the ...
December 18, 2024
Congress Proposes ACA Reporting Updates
In a bipartisan effort, the U.S. Senate recently passed the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (the “Act”) which will become effective once signed by the President. The Act introduces helpful updates to employer reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and in some cases ...
December 17, 2024
Employee Benefits | Reducing Burnout with Wellness Stipends
Younger employees are driving a shift in workplace expectations, making wellness a priority and refusing to accept burnout as the norm in their professional life. They want benefits that support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and personalized stipends are rising to meet this ...
December 10, 2024
Workplace Culture | Creating a Safe Space for Innovation
Psychological safety is more than just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of a thriving workplace. Employees must feel secure enough to share ideas, take risks, and collaborate without fear of judgment. However, a lack of psychological safety is still common, especially for younger employees. ...
December 6, 2024
Compliance Recap | November 2024
Missouri, Alaska and Nebraska joined the growing number of states requiring certain employers to provide paid leave. Beginning in 2025, these laws will impact most employees in these states, with few exceptions. Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York represent states amending their leave ...
December 3, 2024
Dear HR Manager from Build Better Beginnings
Dear HR Manager, Bringing in new talent is an ongoing challenge for my team. How can we create an onboarding process that informs and inspires? – Build Better Beginnings Dear Build Better Beginnings, Onboarding isn’t just about introducing new hires to the job—it’s about setting them up for ...
November 19, 2024
Employee Benefits | Empowering Employees with Flexible Perks
Flexible benefits allow employees to tailor their work experience to fit their personal needs, creating a supportive environment that respects work-life balance and diverse lifestyles. By offering a variety of options—such as remote work, condensed work weeks, flexible hours, and personalized ...
November 18, 2024
Compliance Alert | Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA)
Title II (Transparency) of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”) prohibits group health plans from entering into an agreement with a health care provider, network or association of providers, third-party administrator (TPA), or other service provider that include language ...
