Month: December 2020
9 Areas of Focus for Employers Right Now: Parts 1 and 2
2020 has been a crazy year, and guess what? It’s not over yet. While we are still dealing with unusual circumstances and different challenges, we have all, to some degree, learned to roll with the punches over the last six months or so. But as we all devised solutions for issues we did... Find out more »
Weekly Wellbeing Resources: Self-Care for HR Professionals, Time Confetti and More!
Happy December! If you are looking for 2021 guidance, this week’s Employer Focused Wellbeing section is chock full of great content for the week ahead. Upcoming events cover mental health, family support, substance abuse and financial planning. There’s even a special... Find out more »
IRS Releases PCORI Fee For Plan Years Ending Before October 1, 2021
The IRS has released Notice 2020-84, which sets the applicable PCORI fee for plan years ending between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021 at $2.66 per covered life.
As a reminder, the PCORI was established as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to conduct research to evaluate the... Find out more »
4 Steps to Creating Your Wellbeing Program
As an employer considers introducing a wellness program to its employees, there are several decisions to consider to ensure that the organization has a sustainable foundation to support any long-term wellbeing initiative.
We believe the term “wellbeing” is a more accurate and... Find out more »
Alera Group Acquires Lighthouse Group
Latest Acquisition Marks Firm’s Expansion into Michigan
Alera Group, a leading insurance firm, has acquired Lighthouse Group, effective December 1, 2020.
With eight locations throughout Michigan, Lighthouse Group is a Midwest leader in employee benefits and property & casualty... Find out more »
