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How to Write an HR Mission Statement, and Why They Matter

Lauren Brown | August 5, 2021

Today, work/life balance and flexibility are a much bigger focus for companies and employees—in part because the lines of work and home life...

GoodRx vs. Insurance: Which Should I Use?

Benefits & Healthcare

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GoodRx vs. Insurance: Which Should I Use?

Lauren Brown | August 4, 2021

While individuals might have prescription coverage through their employer-sponsored health plans, they might still face high costs for their...

Do Employers Have to Offer Health Insurance?

HR Compliance Benefits & Healthcare

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Do Employers Have to Offer Health Insurance?

Lauren Brown | August 3, 2021

It’s no secret that employer-sponsored health plans, including dental and vision insurance, remain the most popular employee benefit. In fact, 88% of...

Just Married: How Does Health Insurance Change for Newlywed Employees?

Benefits & Healthcare

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Just Married: How Does Health Insurance Change for Newlywed Employees?

Lauren Brown | July 6, 2021

Newlyweds have plenty to navigate after they tie the knot, including how they enroll in health insurance. Generally speaking, employees can only...

Do Copays Count Toward the Out-of-Pocket Maximum?

Benefits & Healthcare

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Do Copays Count Toward the Out-of-Pocket Maximum?

Lauren Brown | June 29, 2021

Back in 2014, all in-network cost-sharing, including copays, started to count toward a policyholder’s out-of-pocket maximum, which marked a...

How Does Enrolling in an HDHP Mid-Year Impact Your HSA?

Benefits & Healthcare

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How Does Enrolling in an HDHP Mid-Year Impact Your HSA?

Lauren Brown | June 23, 2021

Changing life events in the middle of the year usually means changes to your health insurance plan. If an employee enrolls in a high-deductible...

Should Benefit Packages Include Pet Insurance?

HR Benefits & Healthcare

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Should Benefit Packages Include Pet Insurance?

Lauren Brown | June 22, 2021

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced most teams to work remotely and spend more time at home, many employees took the opportunity to add pets to...

What Should Employers Know About Marijuana Legalization?

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What Should Employers Know About Marijuana Legalization?

Lauren Brown | June 3, 2021

As more states move toward marijuana legalization, employers will have to be prepared with workplace policies in place and keep up with federal and...