September 19, 2023
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Creating a Culture that Promotes Trial and Error
Leaders’ reactions to mistakes can shape an organization’s culture. Blame-based responses often lead to resentment and unproductive behavior, while blameless cultures foster learning and growth. Leaders in a blameless culture focus on understanding the root causes of issues and taking ...
September 14, 2023
Advocacy in Action | Assistance with Anesthesia Bill
A member’s daughter had a history of seizures and her pediatric neurologist recommended an MRI be completed. Due to the child’s young age, sedation was required to perform the testing. The MRI testing was arranged and scheduled at an In-Network hospital. The testing was performed by ...
September 12, 2023
Workplace Culture | Salary Transparency in Job Postings
The importance of pay transparency is on the rise as more organizations now include salary ranges in their job postings. Recent research from Payscale indicates a significant increase in employers adopting this practice, with the percentage of job postings featuring pay ranges jumping from 22% ...
September 6, 2023
Compliance Recap | August 2023
In August, the IRS announced a decrease in the ACA affordability percentage to 8.39%. Both Colorado and Illinois expanded their leave laws. The Department of Labor released its updated version of the Premium Assistance Under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Notice. ...
September 5, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Struggling Manager
Dear HR Manager, How do I give my team feedback without a performance review? I am a new manager, and I can see that several of my team members need guidance. I don’t want them to think I am picking on them, as I have experienced those uncomfortable conversations. I want to be a good... ...
September 5, 2023
IRS Significantly Decreases 2024 ACA Affordability to 8.39%
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Revenue Procedure 2023-29, reducing the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) affordability percentage to 8.39% for plan years beginning in 2024, down from 9.12% in 2023 (which was further decreased from 9.61% in 2022). The affordability percentage is ...
August 17, 2023
Advocacy in Action | Help Understanding Coverage
A member’s wife was having a baby. She had already had several prenatal visits, and the member was calling to see if a birthing center they planned to use would be covered under their medical insurance plan. The member also had questions about a supplemental medical gap plan (medical gap ...
August 15, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Encouraging Employee Growth and Engagement: Embrace Passion Projects
In today’s evolving work landscape, organizations recognize the value of encouraging employees to pursue passion projects. These projects go beyond regular job responsibilities and allow individuals to explore personal interests and talents. By embracing and supporting passion projects, ...
August 8, 2023
Workplace Culture | Employee Learning: Develop In-House or Hire a Vendor?
When it comes to fostering a positive workplace culture, investing in employee learning and development is essential. One decision you may face is whether to develop learning programs in-house or hire external vendors. Each approach comes with advantages and considerations. Let’s explore both ...
August 7, 2023
Compliance Recap | July 2023
July saw two proposed rules, one focusing on short-term, limited-duration health plans, and one addressing provider networks and data collection for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The PCORI fee was due on July 31 for plan sponsors of self-insured groups and HRAs. ...
