Month: August 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many facets of our life and forced us to rethink what we consider normal. There have been many things we have had to change about our lives over the course of the pandemic. From an insurance perspective, the last couple of years have seen hardening markets –... Find out more »

When it comes to wellbeing, employers often find themselves challenged by how to approach a shift from a traditional wellness model to a comprehensive and holistic program that supports the whole person. Below you’ll find this week’s curated list of wellbeing resources. Feel free... Find out more »

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “CAA”), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, included several provisions impacting group health plans and health insurance issuers. Below is a summary of the provisions focused on mental health parity and health plan... Find out more »

This alert was updated on August 23, 2021. “Employers that sponsor group health plans of any size, including government employers, should keep their eye on the developing rules for this upcoming reporting that begins in December 2021.” -Danielle Capilla, Vice President,... Find out more »

In a perfect world, condominium associations would hire a structural engineer to inspect their property every couple of years. The engineer would inform the association of any compromises to the building’s structural integrity or electrical system, and the association’s board... Find out more »

When it comes to wellbeing, employers often find themselves challenged by how to approach a shift from a traditional wellness model to a comprehensive and holistic program that supports the whole person. Below you’ll find this week’s curated list of wellbeing resources. Feel free... Find out more »

In the world of employee benefits and HR, the concept of total rewards is nothing new. For as long as employers have been supplementing cash compensation with additional offerings, savvy employers have differentiated themselves beyond cash with total rewards to attract and retain talent. Oh,... Find out more »

Updated September 1, 2021 As the U.S. continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations of Americans age 12 and older are underway with approximately half of the eligible population vaccinated against the virus. In the States, there are currently three vaccines—one from Moderna,... Find out more »

This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor non-excepted group health plans—fully-insured, self-funded, grandfathered and non-grandfathered. On July 13, 2021, the DOL, HHS, and IRS released a joint Interim Final Rule implementing specified provisions of the No Surprises... Find out more »

Alera Group’s 2021 National Healthcare & Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey reveals pandemic’s long-term impact on employers Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth management firm, today announced the results of the 2021 Healthcare & Employee... Find out more »