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What You Need to Know About Beneficiaries

Katie Shpak | November 28, 2023

What Is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is an individual who is chosen to receive the benefits of property, typically in the event that the owner passes...

IRS Roundup: 2024 Tax Brackets, 401(k) Contributions, and FSA Limits

Aidan Farrish | November 2, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, regularly makes changes to adjust its regulations in response to inflation. But with inflation at or near...

What's the Difference: Copays, Deductibles, Coinsurance

Katie Shpak | October 31, 2023

Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are all out-of-pocket expenses that represent the portion that an individual is required to pay either before or...

What Are the 4 Pillars of a Total Rewards Strategy?

Aidan Farrish | October 26, 2023

Have you ever worked for an employer that provided health insurance coverage? Or maybe you participate in an employer-sponsored program that promotes...

Guide to Providing Healthcare Benefits to Employees

Katie Shpak | October 19, 2023

Starting a health insurance plan can certainly induce some headaches without the proper steps in place. If you’re an HR professional tasked with the...

Prepare for Open Enrollment

Katie Shpak | October 13, 2023

We all know how hectic Q4 can get… The end-of-year reminders to stay ahead of yearly compliance… Ensuring employees are taking advantage of their...

10 Common Open Enrollment Questions

Aidan Farrish | August 3, 2023

Open enrollment is on many HR professionals' minds as fall approaches. Having great benefits is critical for employee health and happiness, so you...

What States Have Pay Transparency Laws?

Aidan Farrish | July 12, 2023

**This blog is updated regularly as states or other jurisdictions pass new laws.** Many jurisdictions are passing laws to protect and enforce pay...

How and When to Calculate Overtime Pay

Katie Shpak | July 5, 2023

Do you have hourly employees who exceed the 40-hour work week? If so, they need to be paid overtime! With the Department of Labor issuing new...

Adding a Newborn to Your Insurance Coverage

Katie Shpak | June 27, 2023

While having a new baby brings so much joy to parents, it can also bring some stressors! Ensuring that their baby is covered under health insurance...