Tag: Employee Benefits

Better Pay Leads Job Seeker Priorities, But Benefits Remain a Close Second

Discover why better pay and traditional benefits like health insurance and paid time off are key priorities for U.S. job seekers, influencing compensation strategies and benefits offerings in 2025.

Putnam County Advances Emergency Communication Tower and Lowers Employee Health Insurance Costs

Putnam County approves emergency communications tower project and reduces health insurance premium share for new employees, enhancing public safety communications and employee benefits while managing county assets.

IRS Announces 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Employee Benefits and ACA Limits

The IRS has issued cost-of-living adjustments for 2026 affecting 401(k) plans, HSAs, FSAs, ACA limits, and PBGC premiums, impacting employee benefits compliance and plan thresholds.

Florida Proposes Employee Health Choices Marketplace with Individual Coverage HRAs

Florida introduces a bill proposing a voluntary marketplace for employees to use premium contributions via individual coverage HRAs, including Medicaid benefit allocation options, managed initially by the state transitioning to self-sustainability by 2029.

Insurance Application Enhancements Improve Administrative Efficiency in Late 2025

Key late 2025 updates to insurance applications enhance HR admin capabilities, streamline benefit management, and resolve task handling errors for improved insurance administration.

In-Plan Annuities Poised for Growth Amid Retirement Income Security Concerns

Explore the growth potential and challenges of in-plan annuities in U.S. retirement plans as demand for guaranteed lifetime income rises amid low market awareness and regulatory complexities.

North Country HealthCare Employee Health Plan Terminated Amid Federal Lawsuit

North Country HealthCare in Arizona terminated its employee health plan amid a federal lawsuit alleging mismanagement of insurance premiums, raising compliance concerns for community health providers.

Rising Health Insurance Costs Strain Public School Employees in Fitchburg

Explore the impact of rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs on public school employees in Fitchburg, highlighting affordability challenges within employee benefits.

Arthur J. Gallagher Expands UK Pension Services via First Actuarial Acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher acquires UK pension administration firm First Actuarial, enhancing its global pension and employee benefits consulting capabilities.

Personal Group Holdings Names New CFO Amid Strategic Leadership Transition

Personal Group Holdings announces CFO transition as Sarah Mace steps down, with Matthew Cohen named successor to support the company’s strategic growth plans and financial leadership.