National UV Safety Awareness (July)
During the summer months, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. But it’s important to know that too much sun can negatively impact your body. Ultraviolet (UV) rays contain harmful radiation, and too much exposure can cause serious health issues, such as premature aging and skin cancer.
HR Brief – HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2024 (July)
The IRS recently released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2024. The IRS is required to publish these limits by June 1 of each year.
These limits include:
The maximum HSA contribution limit
The minimum deductible amount for HDHPs
The maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for HDHPs
Coffee in the Kitchen – Employer Sponsored Long Term Care
This event will feature Mr. Chris Greis who will be sharing his expertise on employer sponsored long term care, along with how it can benefit you and your business’s key employees.
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HR Brief – In-person Inspection of Forms I-9 Due Aug. 30 (June)
Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers have until Aug. 30, 2023, to complete the physical inspection of identity and employment eligibility documents for any employee whose Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9) was completed virtually according to the temporary flexibilities extended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Live Well, Work Well – Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors (June)
As we move into summer, many will want to exercise outdoors to stay active and get some fresh air. That’s great news, as health experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Also, moving your workout outdoors can boost your mood and improve your concentration.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that walking is the most popular type of exercise.
Trails, exercise parks, sports fields and stairs provide endless opportunities to switch up your workout. However, working out in hot and humid weather can put extra stress on your body, so consider the following tips to safely exercise outdoors:
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National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month (June)
Your brain is a vital organ; it manages your ability to communicate, make decisions and live a full, independent life. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms may eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
Live Well, Work Well – Boosting Your Daily Mental Health (May)
Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every May, is a time to raise awareness and break the stigma about mental health, and support people with mental illness. In fact, more than half of adults in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness—a variety of conditions that affect one’s mood, behavior, feelings or thinking—at some point in their life.
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National Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
Mental illnesses are some of the most common health conditions in the United States. In fact, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 50% of the population will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point. Your mental health can change over time due to various factors.
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.
