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This is the ninth article in our Compliance 101 blog series where we use six questions to break down important compliance topics. Below you will learn more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Measurement Methods. Read more below! Download this article.   Who needs... Find out more »

The Alera Virtual Wellbeing Fair starts today! We hope you and your employees can join us!  Each day there are fitness breaks, mindfulness sessions, and a wide variety of Wellbeing breakout sessions.  Key sessions and registration links are noted below.  I am attaching some... Find out more »

There is nothing preventing an insurance contract/policy year to be longer than 12 months, it is, however, impermissible under ERISA, ACA and the Internal Revenue Code to have the plan year longer than 12 months. Therefore, when an employer extends their insurance policy (e.g. 13-month rate... Find out more »

Looking to take your virtual open enrollment to the next level? This on-demand webinar will help you create an engaging OE plan, even in the middle of a global pandemic. Paper shuffling, bewildered looks, and frantic note-taking. It’s another open enrollment season — the annual... Find out more »

October 10th is World Mental Health Day so the Employer Resources section is chock full of webinars and resources that are available to you this week to dive deeper into supporting the Emotional Wellbeing of your teams.  On a lighter note, if you had to cancel your Wellness Fair this year,... Find out more »

This is the eighth article in our Compliance 101 blog series where we use six questions to break down important compliance topics. Below you will learn more about the Annual Notices for Health & Welfare Plans. Read more below!  Download this article. Who are... Find out more »

Cyber hygiene is a reference to the practices and steps that users of computers and other devices take to maintain system health and improve online security. These practices are often part of a routine to ensure the safety of identity, data and financial assets that could be stolen or corrupted.... Find out more »

Each week, we release a curated list of fantastic wellbeing resources that hit the major facets of your holistic wellness. We hope that you enjoyed our weekly list! Tune back in next week for more great finds.  Interested in MORE wellbeing content? Join our 2020 Virtual Wellbeing Fair by... Find out more »

This is the seventh article in our Compliance 101 blog series where we use six questions to break down important compliance topics. Below you will learn more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Affordability Safe Harbors. Read more below!  Download this... Find out more »

“Why do I need a broker?” This is a question that surprisingly gets asked more than you would expect.  In today’s society of consumerism, the internet, and “do it yourself” mentality, tied with the desire to save money, this is a valid question. I would ask in... Find out more »