Live Well, Work Well – The Link Between Health and Happiness (September)
In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, happiness is a goal for many. However, happiness is not an isolated concept; it’s complex and connected to your overall physical and mental health. By understanding and nurturing the links between your health and happiness, you can be on your way to an enriched and balanced life.
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September Compliance Deadlines 2023
KEY DEADLINES
Sept. 30, 2023—Provide SAR to plan participants (calendar year plans only) – if Form 5500 deadline was not extended Provide a summary annual report (SAR) to plan participants by Sept. 30, 2023, if the employee benefit plan’s Form 5500 deadline was not extended. The SAR must be provided within nine months of the close of the plan year unless the plan’s Form 5500 deadline was extended. Plans exempt from the annual 5500 filing requirement are not required to provide an SAR. Unfunded welfare plans are also generally exempt from the SAR requirement.
Benefits Buzz – FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Daily Oral Contraceptive
On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it approved the first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. This drug is expected to become available to consumers without a prescription from stores and online retailers in early 2024.
Insurance Coverage
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide first-dollar coverage of certain specified preventive services for women, including all FDA-approved contraceptives, as prescribed by a health care provider.
Live Well, Work Well – Improving Your Self-discipline (August)
Self-discipline is an important skill that can enable you to reach personal and professional goals. Developing self-discipline is like strengthening muscles; it can be improved with practice. This skill can help make difficult tasks seem more manageable as you achieve your goals.
Self-discipline is your ability to follow through on your intentions, regardless of how you feel physically or emotionally
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HR Brief – EEOC Delays 2022 EEO-1 Reporting Until Fall (August)
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the date for employers to begin submitting 2022 EEO-1 Reports is delayed again, this time with a tentative new opening date in the fall of 2023. The EEOC had previously extended the expected opening date for 2022 EEO-1 reporting until mid-July 2023. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, certain employers must usually submit EEO-1 by March 31 each year.
Live Well, Work Well – Summer Picnic Safety Tips (July)
At some point throughout the summer, you may spend time outside with family and friends at a picnic or backyard barbecue. If you aren’t careful about handling foods and beverages during these cookouts, you’re putting yourself and others at risk for potential food-related illnesses.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness each year.
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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.
