SAR is Due by Sept. 30 for Calendar Year Plans - Many employers that must file Form 5500 on behalf of their employee benefit plans must also provide plan participants with a summary annual report (SAR). The SAR is a...

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Tips to Improve Mental Health Benefits Utilization - In the last few years, mental health in the United States has been on the decline. A 2024 Gallup poll revealed that only 31% of Americans report “excellent” mental...

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Voluntary Benefits ERISA Compliance Exemption - Voluntary benefits are optional benefits that employers may offer to enhance their traditional benefits packages. Offering voluntary benefits allows an employer to include...

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Selecting the FMLA Leave year - Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covered employers must allow eligible employees to take 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave per each 12-month period for...

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Psychiatry Basics and Health Plan Coverage - A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in mental health, including substance use disorders. They are trained to diagnose, treat and help prevent a wide range of...

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Voluntary Benefits ERISA Compliance Exemption - Voluntary benefits are optional benefits that employers may offer to enhance their traditional benefits packages. Offering voluntary benefits allows an employer to include...

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Employee Assistance Programs - Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are work-based intervention programs that connect employees with resources to identify and address personal problems. EAPs typically include a variety...

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Mental Health Parity Continues to Be a Top Enforcement Priority - The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recently released its annual enforcement report on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act...

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Cyberespionage Explained - Cyberespionage is a type of cyberattack that involves an unauthorized user (or multiple users) accessing a victim’s sensitive information in order to secure economic benefits, competitive...

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Employers Must File ACA Returns Electronically by March 31, 2025 - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. Under these rules, certain...

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