The Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance Compliance Director, Sarah Gillespie and a first class ERISA attorney share key Affordable Care Act and compliance hot topics all in 15 minutes or less. This podcast gives interested individuals a short nugget of information on specific benefits compliance items or ACA related topics that will help them better do their job or understand the requirements. Our topics will be specific and brief, and guidance will be provided by a first class ERISA attorney. And ...
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These changes specifically impact the Form 1095-B & Form 1095-C distribution deadline and good faith transition relief. Be sure to listen in to the important information shared in this podcast.بقلم Sarah Gillespie, Bob Radecki, Andrew Bartolotta
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2021 Compliance Wrap-Up and A Look Forward to 2022
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Join us and listen to this podcast for reminders on what needs to be done before the end of 2021, and how to start preparing for specific tasks in 2022.بقلم Sarah Gillespie, Bob Radecki, Andrew Bartolotta - Producer
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2021 Virtual State of Employee Benefits Workshop
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Tuning-in, you'll hear from two speakers on trending topics and more. Bob Radecki is president, senior regulatory and public policy analyst at Benefit Comply, LLC, an employee benefits compliance consulting firm. Bob will discuss the end of the 100% COBRA subsidy authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act, health cost transparency rules and surp…
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Benefits @ Work: Human Capital & Career Development with Productivity Consultants & Career Support Services
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Productivity Consultants & Career Support Services (PCCSS) was founded in 1999 as an image-consulting firm that focused on career and personal branding. Since then, the organization has evolved into a boutique human capital and career development firm designed to facilitate change management for individual and organizational clients. Based on the b…
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COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace: A Conversation
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Listen in to this episode as we discuss what can and cannot be part of an employer’s vaccine policy, where restrictions or limitations may exist and, surprisingly, where they do not, and other considerations to take into account.بقلم Bob Radecki, Andrew Bartolotta, Sarah Gillespie
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Benefits @ Work: OneVillage - Cancer takes a Village
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At OneVillage, they provide a space for everyone that has been touched by cancer. Over the course of their lifetime, 40% of people will be diagnosed with cancer, and the remaining 60% will support at least 4 loved ones through cancer. OneVillage is one place to find the resources, products, community, and support you need when cancer enters your li…
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FFCRA Paid Leave Extended and Enhanced Under ARPA
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As a result, Congress enhanced the FFCRA leave under ARPA to include paid leave related to the vaccine, among other enhancements, and extended the payroll tax credits even further. Listen to this conversation to learn how else the FFCRA was updated and what you need to know.بقلم Stacy Barrow, Sarah Gillespie, Andrew Bartolotta
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The subsidy will cover the full cost of COBRA or state continuation premiums from April 1st, through Sept. 30, 2021 if the employee lost or loses group health insurance due to a reduction in work hours or an involuntary job loss. Be sure to listen to this episode to better understand who is eligible and the various employer obligations associated.…
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Benefits @ Work: Driving Engagement Through Technology with Benefit Technology Resources (BTR)
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Let’s face it – navigating the HR technology market is complex. Advisors need help educating and guiding employers. With BTR’s Core Service offering, they aim to increase your agency’s tech “fluency” and provide the technology foundation you need to empower and educate your client base. ENGAGEMENT CE-accredited webinars tailored for employers Agenc…
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Benefits @ Work: Get More From Your PTO Benefit with PTO Exchange
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This gives companies an enticing benefit that uniquely serves every employee in the organization. And it all works within the system you have in place today. It’s savvy to reduce PTO balance sheet liabilities while enhancing talent recruiting and retention. In simple terms, it pays off for both HR and Finance. Both will appreciate the returns for e…
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Benefits @ Work: Rain - A Modern Approach to Payroll
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Rain provides a modern approach to payroll for mid-sized organizations, a benefit that has already been rolled out for companies like Walmart and Uber. Their mission is to regrow individual freedom by giving people control over their income and finances. Rain is killing predatory financial products like payday loans and overdraft fees. They're back…
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Benefits @ Work: April is Alcohol Awareness Month
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Alcohol is the most used substance by youth and adults in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health’s 2020 Monitoring the Future Survey, 55.3% of high school seniors used alcohol in the past year. Results of the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), demonstrated that 85.6 percent of people ages 18 or older repo…
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IRS Clarifies COVID-19 Relief for FSAs and DCAPs
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While the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) favorably addressed options for employers to extend to employees with year-end balances in their health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, the Act left many questions unanswered in regard to the mechanics and potential tax consequences of these accommodations.…
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DOL Clarifies Application of the One-Year Outbreak Period
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However, in true government fashion, on the last business day before Feb 28th, the DOL released clarification of their guidance indicating that the timelines actually apply on a case-by-case basis. Listen in while our ERISA attorney unpacks what this means and how employers should handle it.بقلم Stacy Barrow, Andrew Bartolotta, Sarah Gillespie
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Benefits @ Work: Colorectal Cancer Awareness with Dr. Axel Grothey of West Cancer Center
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Every March, Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance recognizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in men and women. This cancer affects adults of all racial and ethnic groups, however, it is most often diagnosed in people who are over the age of 50. Colorectal cancer is …
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Benefits @ Work: Fetch Savings For Your Furry Friends With Nationwide Pet Insurance
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Many American households have at least one pet. In any given year, one in three of these beloved family members will need costly veterinary care, even if it is for routine exam visits and vaccinations. Should a pet become severely ill and need emergency care, costs can sometimes be more than pet owners can bear. However, if they have pet insurance,…
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Sometimes it can trigger a COBRA event, but other times it may lead to early termination of COBRA. If the steps aren’t ordered correctly, employees may unknowingly make decisions that could cause a loss of family coverage. Listen to our conversation to gain a better understanding of it all.بقلم Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, Andrew Bartolotta, Sarah Gillespie, Stacy Barrow
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2020 Compliance Round Up and a Look Forward to 2021
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2020 has been a difficult year, to say the least. Employers have had to face new challenges never seen before and quickly adapt to operating a business during a pandemic, while also navigating new legislation because of it. We also had an election, and the Supreme Court heard the ACA case.بقلم Andrew Bartolotta, Stacy Barrow, Sarah Gillespie, Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance
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Benefits @ Work: Jellyvision and ALEX
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Betsy Kamler, Director of Client Engagement sits down with Dustin Johnson, Sr. Broker Account Executive with Jellyvision to discuss how ALEX can serve as a virtual benefit advisor to help drive greater benefit understanding and help employees make smarter decisions.بقلم Dustin Johnson, Betsy Kamler, Andrew Bartolotta
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Betsy Kamler, Director of Client Engagement sits down with Shaletha Colbert, National Account Executive with Allstate Identity Protection to discuss why an employer should consider offering identity theft protection and how the COVID pandemic has impacted Identity theft risks.بقلم Andrew Bartolotta, Shaletha Colbert, Betsy Kamler
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Betsy Kamler, Director of Client Engagement sits down with Amy Glynn, Financial Strategist with Global Retirement Partners to discuss the benefits of offering a financial wellness program and why it is important to offer this program during our current COVID-19 pandemic.بقلم Amy Glynn, Betsy Kamler, Andrew Bartolotta
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NY Court Vacates Portions of the FFCRA
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On August 3, 2020, a New York federal district court vacated portions of Department of Labor regulations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). While the decision is binding over employers with employees working in southern New York, the order does not specifically address the scope of its application over the rest of the countr…
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Back to School Q&A on FFCRA Leave Availability
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It’s August 2020 and time for many kids to go back to school. However, school looks very different this year for so many, and parents are left scrambling to try to figure out once again how to balance life as both an employee, and a parent to a child whose school or daycare may not be open.بقلم Stacy Barrow, Sarah Gillespie
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Benefits @ Work: Suicide Prevention & Education
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Understanding Suicide & Mental Health Having a mental illness issue does not guarantee you will be suicidal. However, depending on the illness, it can make positive thinking much harder. The CDC describes mental illness as “conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior.” Common types of mental illness include depression, anx…
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Benefits @ Work: The Opioid Epidemic
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What is an opioid? An opioid is a type of drug found in prescription pain medicine. It is also found in “street drugs” such as heroin. Prescription opioids can help with pain when used under a doctor’s order. They may be addictive and cause side effects and even death when used incorrectly. prescription opioids include: Hydrocodone (Vicodin®), Oxyc…
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Benefits @ Work: What to expect when you are ready for a new HR system?
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Betsy Kamler, Director of Client Engagement sits down with Hayes Stevens of Benefit Technology Resources to discuss what to expect when you decide to vet out a new solution.بقلم Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance
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Benefits @ Work: Pitfalls of not having a Human Capital Management System
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Betsy Kamler, Director of Client Engagement sits down with Hayes Stevens of Benefit Technology Resources to discuss the purpose of a Human Capital Management System and the pitfalls of not having it within your company.بقلم Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance
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Betsy Kamler, Director of Client Engagement sits down with Hayes Stevens of Benefit Technology Resources to discuss the importance of technology in your workforce, the cost savings and how it can impact your company’s culture.بقلم Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance
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Federal Agencies Issue Major COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans
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Tune in to listen to our ERISA counsel explain how the deadlines have been extended, and for a word of caution about delaying premium payment.بقلم Stacy Barrow, Andrew Bartolotta, Sarah Gillespie
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Carrier Premium Credits during COVID-19
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While this cost reduction is certainly a positive gesture, to the extent that the refund or credit is considered a plan asset, it must be used in accordance with ERISA and fiduciary obligations. Listen to learn more about determining whether your credit is a plan asset, and your options from there.بقلم Andrew Bartolotta, Sarah Gillespie, Stacy Barrow
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IRS Issues Relief for Election Changes and Other Rules for Cafeteria Plans and FSAs
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On May 12, 2020 the IRS finally issued long-awaited relief for employers and employees regarding medical election changes and other new allowances for cafeteria plans, health FSAs, and dependent care accounts. Tune in to learn more about these changes and for some Q&A on how they will work.بقلم Sarah GIllespie, Stacy Barrow, Andrew Bartolotta
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Benefits @ Work: How to deal with workplace stress and not lead to burnout
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بقلم Andrew Bartolotta, Sarah Gillespie, Betsy Kamler
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Benefits @ Work: Mental Health in the workplace
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بقلم Betsy Kamler, Melissa Donahue, Andrew Bartolotta
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Benefits @ Work: Alzheimer's + Dementia in the workplace
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بقلم Betsy Kamler, Andrew Bartolotta, Melissa Donahue
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2019 Compliance Review and Expectations for 2020
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Be sure to tune into this podcast for a review of some of the compliance milestones of 2019 and their implications. Sarah and Stacy also discuss some expectations for 2020.بقلم Sarah Gillespie, Stacy Barrow, Andrew Bartolotta
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Benefits @ Work: ROI – is this achievable in Wellness?
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Tune in as we discuss the if an ROI can be achieved in a wellness program and what you need to make it profitable for you and your employees.بقلم Sarah Gillespie, Andrew Bartolotta, Betsy Kamler
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Employers are often unsure what to do with them, or aren’t aware that the DOL has issued guidance to help plan sponsors decide how to handle their rebate. Listen in to a conversation between our Compliance Director and our ERISA attorney that will help explain employers’ options.بقلم Sarah Gillespie, Andrew Bartolotta, Stacy Barrow
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Benefits @ Work: Vendor vs. Non-Vendor Approach to Wellness
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Many medical carriers offer their own wellness programs or there are many stand alone wellness programs offered by various vendors. Tune in to learn the difference between the two and what might be best for company.بقلم Andrew Bartolotta, Betsy Kamler, Sarah Gillespie
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Qualified Medical Child Support Orders
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Employers with group health plans must generally extend coverage to the children of an employee when a state court or agency issues a qualified medical child support order. Listen to this podcast to better understand your obligation as an employer and to help answer a variety of “what if” questions often encountered upon receiving an order like thi…
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Expanded List of Preventive Care for HSA Participants
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Listen to learn what additional services are now included in the preventive care list for HSA-qualified HDHPs and how to implement them.بقلم Sarah Gillespie, Andrew Bartolotta
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There are many pieces that go into communication, incentives and getting senior leadership on board. Tune in to learn what you need to make your wellness program successful.بقلم Andrew Bartolotta, Betsy Kamler, Sarah Gillespie
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The new rules will allow employer funded HRAs to be used to pay for individual health insurance policies and create a new type of stand-alone HRA. However, there are a lot of details to consider before diving in. Listen in to learn more about these new options.بقلم Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance
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Legal activity regarding the ACA continues to make its way through the courts. With the 2020 election on the horizon and healthcare still a hot topic, we expect to see an uptick in attempted legislation and efforts in both directions. Tune in to hear a discussion on ACA updates. www.lpinsurance.comبقلم Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance, Sarah Gillespie | Producer: Andrew Bartolotta
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Federal Court Strikes Down Association Health Plan Rules
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Recently, a federal judge ruled that parts of the Trump administration’s 2018 final rule on association health plans were invalid. The court then directed the Department of Labor to reconsider how the remaining provisions of the final rule are affected. The court called the final rule an “end-run” around the Affordable Care Act and said that the DO…
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Rules for Rehired Employees under the ACA
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Did you know that a rehired employee cannot be asked to re-satisfy a waiting period for benefits eligibility if they return to work with 13 weeks of their termination date? Tune in to learn the rules surrounding rehired or reinstated employees and where exceptions may exist.بقلم Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance, Sarah Gillespie | Producer: Andrew Bartolotta
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Is Reference Based Pricing Right for Your Company?
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As health costs and employer expenditures increase, more employers are considering innovative strategies to help lower health care costs. As with any new strategy, it is important for employers to do their homework and thoroughly evaluate options before jumping in. This podcast offers a discussion of the potential benefits and pitfalls for employer…
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On December 20, 2018 the Federal Register published the final rule from the EEOC removing the part of the regulations related to incentive limits for medical questions and exams under a wellness program. If this sounds familiar to what we heard from the Court in Dec 2017, that’s because it is. But does the absence of any limit mean employers should…
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New Rules On Health Reimbursement Arrangements
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In October 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order calling on the departments to take action on a handful of specific tasks, one of which was to expand the use of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). We finally saw proposed guidance on this in late October 2018 when two new types of HRAs were introduced. Listen in to learn more about t…
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2018 Year-End Compliance Roundup and Look Forward to 2019
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Listen to our year-end podcast for a review of the major 2018 benefits compliance milestones and a look forward to 2019, including a discussion on the recent ruling by the federal judge in Texas who declared the ACA unconstitutional.بقلم Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance, Sarah Gillespie | Producer: Andrew Bartolotta
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