EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance on DEI-related Discrimination📌 (March)
On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued joint guidance on illegal and discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. The EEOC also issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding DEI-related discrimination. The guidance provides some clarity as to the agencies’ position on what may constitute illegal DEI and offers steps employees may take to report violations.
EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance on DEI-related Discrimination.docx
⛔IRA Changes to Medicare Part D May Impact Employer Plans⛔ (March)
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes several cost-reduction provisions to Medicare Part D plans that are designed to help beneficiaries but may also impact employer-sponsored health plans.
891339 IRA Changes to Medicare Part D May Impact Employer Plans.docx
❗Employers Should Start Preparing for 2025 RxDC Reporting❗ (March)
Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services {CMS). This reporting is referred to as the “prescription drug data collection” (or “RxDC report”). The next RxDC report is due by Sunday, June 1, 2025, covering data for 2024.
Employers Should Start Preparing for 2025 RxDC Reporting.docx
Happy Pi Day!
Today we celebrate π (pi), vital in math and science, from circles to complex equations. Pi is key to understanding our world and advancing technology. Let’s honor math’s role in daily life and progress. Happy Pi Day to all inspired by this number!
❗Report: Employee Leave Requests Rose in 2024, Mental Health Among Key Reasons❗
Employee leave requests increased for the third consecutive year in 2024, according to the 2025 State of Leave and Accommodations report from software firm AbsenceSoft.
Key Takeaways from the Congressional Report on HSAs (March)
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) released its most recent report, updated in 2025, describing health savings accounts (HSAs). The CRS serves as a bipartisan shared staff to congressional committees and members of Congress, outlining topics that Congress might wish to consider.
Protecting Employees’ Medical Information in the Workplace (March)
Employers obtain employees’ medical information for various reasons, such as verifying a reasonable accommodation request, certifying leave or confirming eligibility for disability benefits. At the federal level, there are several laws restricting when employers can ask for employees’ medical information and requiring employers to keep such information confidential. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Client and Employee Resources
The more your employees understand your benefit plans the more they become educated, empowered consumers. The programs you provide will also gain an enhanced value.
As your strategic partners in employee benefits, we can provide multiple avenues of ongoing support, including:
- Employee Meetings (English and Spanish)
- Webcasts
- Payroll Stuffers
- Poster Campaigns
- Newsletters
Carrier Directories
E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Click the image below to begin.
