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  • ACA Update: Enhanced No-Cost Cancer Screenings for Women Coming in 2026

    ACA Update: Enhanced No-Cost Cancer Screenings for Women Coming in 2026

    Big changes are coming to women’s preventive care coverage!  Starting with plan years on or after December 31, 2025, group health plans and health insurance issuers must expand their no-cost coverage for women’s preventive care. This expansion includes additional breast cancer imaging or testing needed to complete an initial mammogram, as well as patient navigation…

  • Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Education Sector

    Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Education Sector

    Educational institutions, including K-12 schools and universities, are frequent targets of cybercriminals. These organizations often possess vast stores of sensitive data, operate with limited cybersecurity resources and rely on outdated infrastructure. As a result, cyberattacks in this sector have led to significant financial, operational and reputational damage. Given these risks, leaders at these institutions should…

  • Supporting Your Workforce: The Value of Dependent Care Assistance Programs (DCAPs)

    Supporting Your Workforce: The Value of Dependent Care Assistance Programs (DCAPs)

    Want to attract and keep top talent? Your benefits package is crucial! Think beyond just health and retirement. Fringe benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Programs (DCAPs) offer real, meaningful support, especially for employees caring for kids or dependent adults. What is A DCAP? A DCAP – also known as a dependent care flexible spending account…

  • Breaking Down Your Benefits: Understanding Key Terms

    Breaking Down Your Benefits: Understanding Key Terms

    Selecting the right health insurance plans for your family is a critical process that requires careful attention from start to finish. Navigating health insurance becomes much simpler when you understand its terminology. Making sense of these terms empowers you to better understand your costs, benefits, and even estimate the price of a doctor’s visit. Premium:…

  • Offering Family-Building Benefits

    Offering Family-Building Benefits

    While there may be some overlapping challenges in the path to parenthood, how individuals build their family is ultimately unique to them. The pandemic has only added to the worries and challenges for people trying to build their families, as COVID-19 lockdowns kept potential parents and children separated, and most fertility treatments were stalled in…

  • Form 5500

    Form 5500

    If your company provides an employee benefit plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), you are likely obligated to file Form 5500. This annual report discloses key details about your organization’s benefit offerings, such as welfare benefit plans (including medical, dental, life, and disability coverage), retirement plans, fully insured plans, and self-funded…

  • Unpacking Healthcare Price Transparency: What You Need to Know

    Unpacking Healthcare Price Transparency: What You Need to Know

    The world of healthcare costs can often feel like a black box, but efforts are underway to shed more light on what you actually pay. Price transparency has been a hot topic for years, with various regulations and executive actions aiming to empower consumers with better information. Let’s break down the key developments and what…

  • Benefits 101: What Is Cancer Insurance?

    Benefits 101: What Is Cancer Insurance?

    The word “cancer” carries a weight that extends far beyond its medical implications. Beyond the physical and emotional toll, a cancer diagnosis can bring significant financial strain. While your primary health insurance will cover many treatment costs, there are often substantial out-of-pocket expenses that can quickly add up. This is where cancer insurance comes in.…

  • The Clock is Ticking: Don’t Miss the EEO-1 Report Deadline

    The Clock is Ticking: Don’t Miss the EEO-1 Report Deadline

    The annual EEO-1 Report, mandated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), is a cornerstone of workplace diversity and anti-discrimination efforts in the United States. This data collection provides a demographic snapshot of America’s workforce, helping to monitor for discrimination and promote equal employment opportunity. Missing the deadline can lead to serious consequences, making it…