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 * News
   
   
   
   Abortion, health care costs influenced voters in midterm elections, survey
   finds
   
   Alan Goforth
   
   7 in 10 voters say the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade
   in the Dobbs decision was important to their vote.

 * Best Practices
   
   
   
   How to help employers sell a benefits package to employees (and boost
   retention)
   
   Bryce Sanders
   
   As a benefits professional, you are in a position to help employers attract
   and retain employees. They need help in telling the story of their benefits
   package in as compelling a way as possible.

 * Market Insights
   
   
   
   Forrester report: ride out economic storms by listening to employees
   
   Scott Wooldridge
   
   Employee and consumer trust will become more important in the coming year.

   





 * Podcast
   
   BE A GOLDFISH!
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman | November 14, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a discussion about when things go wrong in business.
   
   

 * Slideshow
   
   TOP 10 INDUSTRIES PEOPLE QUIT THE MOST
   
   Lily Peterson | November 15, 2022
   
   New research from SmallPDF shares which industries lose the most employees
   from quitting.
   
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   TIME TO REFRAME THE COMPANY PENSION PLAN (AND INSTANTLY BECOME AN EMPLOYER OF
   CHOICE)
   
   John Lowell | November 15, 2022
   
   But don’t call it a defined benefit plan. Call it guaranteed lifetime income.
   That’s what the surveys say employees are asking for now. And start the
   messaging today.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   NAVIGATING OPEN ENROLLMENT NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
   
   Caitlin M. Britos and Sarah Bassler Millar | November 15, 2022
   
   The responsibility for compliance often rests with the plan sponsor or plan
   administrator.
   
   
   

 * STUDENT LOAN RELIEF SIGN-UPS ON HOLD FOR BIDEN’S DEBT FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
   
   Akayla Gardner | November 14, 2022
   
   The administration has stopped taking applications for its $10,000 student
   loan forgiveness plan after a second federal court shut down the program.
   
   

 * Conversation
   
   THE NAMING OF BUSINESSES: CREATIVE OR PRACTICAL?
   
   BenefitsPRO Editors | November 14, 2022
   
   Our readers share the creative process they went through to find a company
   name.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   10 DIFFERENT TIMES, 10 DIFFERENT WAYS: CREATIVE WAYS TO BOOST OPEN ENROLLMENT
   PARTICIPATION
   
   Alex Frommeyer | November 14, 2022
   
   Every employer has an incentive to make their benefits package sing, which
   means every broker has an opportunity to give their clients the support they
   need to make that happen.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   HYBRID LEARNING IS BECOMING THE NORM AND NOT THE EXCEPTION
   
   Joel Kranc | November 14, 2022
   
   "[Corporate] Learning and development needs to happen where work takes place
   and learning leaders must place a greater focus on creating blended learning
   experiences that mirror hybrid work models," says Jeanne Meister, Executive
   Vice President, Executive Networks.
   
   

 * Research
   
   80% OF EMPLOYEES HAVE A PROBLEMATIC LEVEL OF DEBT (AND EXPECT EMPLOYERS TO
   HELP)
   
   Scott Wooldridge | November 11, 2022
   
   About a third (31%) say their employer’s efforts to help with their overall
   health and well-being has increased in the past year, but fewer than half
   rate their employer’s efforts in these areas as excellent or very good.
   
   

 * Research
   
   STAFFING PINCH? UNIVERSITIES SAY RETIREMENT PLAN IS TOP BENEFIT IN ATTRACTING
   TALENT
   
   Kristen Beckman | November 11, 2022
   
   Since many higher education institutions can’t compete with the desire for
   employees to work completely remotely, 90% of them said a DC plan is key and
   half of the colleges and universities have added or increased employer match.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   HYBRID WORKS BEST WHEN IT'S CLOSE TO HOME
   
   Paul Bergeron | November 11, 2022
   
   Study shows that nearly 4 in 5 employees would be happier with a 5- or
   10-minute commute.
   
   




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INSTANT INSIGHTS / PREPARING FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT: TIPS FOR SUCCESS




 * INFLATION COULD MAKE OPEN ENROLLMENT DIFFICULT FOR BROKERS
   
   By Alan Goforth |September 08, 2022
   
   40% of U.S. workers say inflation will force them to cut back on benefits
   during open enrollment.

   

 * 3 TIPS FOR BETTER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMUNICATION

   

 * DIGITAL TOOLS THE NEW STANDARD FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT ENGAGEMENT

   

 * THE 6 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO NOW FOR A SUCCESSFUL OPEN ENROLLMENT

   

 * BROKERS, EMPLOYERS SEE A NEED FOR MORE OPTIONS IN COMING OPEN ENROLLMENT
   SEASON

   



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 * Podcast
   
   GOT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART?
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman|November 10, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a discussion about how you get clients through tough
   benefit news.
   
   

 * Expert Perspectives Presented by Clarity Benefit Solutions
   
   ATTRACTING AND RETAINING EMPLOYEES IN TODAY’S JOB MARKET WITH VOLUNTARY
   BENEFITS
   
   CLARITY BENEFIT SOLUTIONS|November 09, 2022
   
   From “quiet quitting” to recession concerns, employers are facing numerous
   employee retention issues, but benefits can help make a difference.
   
   

 * Research
   
   COST OF RETIREMENT’S GONE UP: AMERICANS NOW EXPECT THEY’LL NEED $1.25 MILLION
   
   Tom Gresham|November 09, 2022
   
   The retirement age has also risen from 62.6 in 2021 to 64 this year, and
   employers need to prioritize their employees' financial health by offering
   tools and resources that make it easier to build wealth, recommends a new
   report.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   HSAS: AN IMPORTANT TOOL TO COMBAT ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
   
   Shobin Uralil|November 09, 2022
   
   With open enrollment approaching, adding an HSA to your benefits offering
   gives employees access to more options for saving at a time when many are
   reporting an uptick in financial stress.
   
   

 * Research
   
   IS IT TIME TO RETHINK ‘THE 4% RETIREMENT RULE’?
   
   Michael Popke|November 09, 2022
   
   Now, experts are saying it should just be a guideline for a retirement plan.
   Instead, give greater consideration to commission-free retirement annuities,
   which are built to generate income while also offering predictable income.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   STUDENT LOAN RELIEF PLAN OFFERS PIVOTAL OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE WORKER
   FINANCIAL SECURITY
   
   Natalie Blain and Warren Cormier|November 09, 2022
   
   The student loan relief plan has created a moment for employers and service
   providers to influence employees earning LMI through products and benefits
   that meet their needs, wants and aspirations.
   
   

 * News
   
   LATEST CHALLENGE TO ACA’S PREVENTIVE CARE PROVISION COULD IMPACT MILLIONS OF
   PRIVATELY INSURED
   
   Michael Popke|November 09, 2022
   
   In Braidwood Management v. Becerra, two Christian-owned businesses and six
   individuals in Texas have challenged the legality of the preventive care
   mandates on constitutional grounds.
   
   

 * Analysis
   
   EMPLOYEES A TAKE CLOSER LOOK AT CONSUMER-DRIVEN PLANS AS HIGH INFLATION
   PERSISTS
   
   Alan Goforth|November 09, 2022
   
   Even though tax-advantaged health care accounts are widely offered, only $95
   billion of those expenses were paid for with pre-tax dollars, with the
   remaining $396 billion paid for with post-tax dollars.
   
   

 * Slideshow
   
   CAT BREEDS WITH THE HIGHEST PET INSURANCE CLAIMS
   
   Brittney Meredith-Miller|November 09, 2022
   
   Eighty-percent of cat owners say prices related to pet ownership have risen
   over the last year.
   
   

 * 6 BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE OPEN ENROLLMENT COMMUNICATIONS   
   
   David MacLean|November 09, 2022
   
   One word every benefits advisor and employer should embrace is communication.
   We have found that the following six key practices help make employee benefit
   communications most effective.
   
   
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 * Commentary
   
   ADDRESSING THE CLAIMS TALENT GAP THROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
   
   Steven Tesler and Darin Campana|November 08, 2022
   
   Claims transformation is part of the problem, but can also be part of the
   solution.
   
   

 * Podcast
   
   CAN INCENTIVES EVER BE ALIGNED? — WITH MEGHAN CASSIDY
   
   David Saltzman|November 08, 2022
   
   This week's episode features Cleveland Clinic’s senior sales and product
   development manager, Meghan Cassidy.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   WHY AND HOW THE WORKPLACE SHOULD PROMOTE EMPLOYEE PLANNING FOR CAREGIVING
   
   Julie A. Norstrand|November 08, 2022
   
   The workplace is at a pivotal space to address employees’ growing burdens
   with eldercare responsibilities.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE? 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE HIRING
   SOMEONE NEW
   
   Bridget Quinn Kirchner|November 08, 2022
   
   Since the DOL proposed a new independent contractor rule in October, one of
   the most critical considerations before hiring a new member of the staff is
   classifying them correctly, however, there are other important factors.
   
   

 * News
   
   ACA ENROLLMENT FOR BLACK AND LATINO AMERICANS INCREASES SHARPLY
   
   Scott Wooldridge|November 08, 2022
   
   At the time of passage, the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the
   rescue plan’s health care provisions would bring health insurance coverage to
   1.3 million previously uninsured Americans.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   MORE THAN 75% OF FEMALES FAVOR OVER-THE-COUNTER BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
   
   Michael Popke|November 08, 2022
   
   The new 2022 KFF Women’s Health Survey gauges the state of contraceptive
   access and preferences.
   
   

 * News
   
   STRUGGLING TO FILL CUSTOMER SERVICE ROLES? STUDY OFFERS TIPS ON HOW TO
   PROCEED
   
   Willa Hart|November 08, 2022
   
   “Skills gaps and scarcity will always be a challenge for most organizations,
   but equipped with the right insights and a well-crafted talent strategy, you
   can build a resilient and adaptive workforce for any contingency in the year
   ahead," the report says.
   
   

 * Analysis
   
   WHY THE 'GOOD' JOBS NEWS IS TENTATIVE
   
   Erik Sherman|November 08, 2022
   
   When people aren’t looking for work, federal data treats them as no longer
   part of the workforce.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   GETTING THROUGH TO HARD-TO-REACH PROSPECTS: 8 STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY WORK
   
   Bryce Sanders|November 07, 2022
   
   Do you call and leave a voicemail that never gets returned? Here’s how to get
   on someone’s radar while maintaining a professional demeanor.
   
   

 * Research
   
   HIGH ANXIETY: 2/3 OF EMPLOYEES ARE WORSE OFF FINANCIALLY THAN A YEAR AGO
   
   Dan Cook|November 07, 2022
   
   The cost-of-living crisis is having a major impact on employees (particularly
   women, Gen-Xers, boomers, and Hispanics), says new report. Employers need to
   educate them about mental health and financial wellness benefits.
   
   
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 * Slideshow
   
   WAGE RAGE: THE 10 OCCUPATIONS WITH THE LARGEST GENDER PAY GAP
   
   Richard Binder|November 07, 2022
   
   A new study starkly shows the pay disparity between men and women across
   several industries.
   
   

 * News
   
   VOYA WILL ACQUIRE BENEFITFOCUS TO BOLSTER BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
   CAPABILITIES
   
   Alan Goforth|November 07, 2022
   
   Voya will serve approximately 38 million individuals, or roughly 1 in 10
   Americans, following completion of the acquisition.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   4 STEPS TO MEETING EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON
   
   Kim Buckey|November 07, 2022
   
   If employers provide the information and education employees need, HR can
   meet both employer and employee expectations.
   
   

 * Best PracticesExpert Opinion
   
   A NEW ESG RULE’S COMING, BUT IS THERE INVESTOR DEMAND FOR THESE 401(K) FUNDS?
   
   Kevin Walsh and Jacob Eigner|November 07, 2022
   
   Environmental, social and governance investing is likely to remain a hot
   topic under different administrations, so what’s a benefits professional to
   do? Remain nimble in complying with rules that are likely to continue to
   evolve.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   IS YOUR SALES DESPERATION DRIVING CLIENTS AWAY?
   
   Kevin Trokey|November 07, 2022
   
   Even when you give them your best effort, you’ll still lose clients; however,
   it should never be because you performed to any standard less than your best.
   
   

 * COBRA INSURANCE 101: A Q&A WITH MARK WATERSTRAAT
   
   BenefitsPRO Editors|November 07, 2022
   
   We sat down with Mark Waterstraat, Chief Customer Officer at Alegeus and an
   industry expert in consumer health care funding, to learn more about health
   benefits for those impacted, specifically COBRA—how it works, who is
   eligible, what it costs, and more.
   
   

 * News
   
   HIGH COST OF HEALTH CARE IS TOP CONCERN AS EMPLOYERS COMPETE FOR WORKERS,
   SURVEY FINDS
   
   Alan Goforth|November 04, 2022
   
   8 in 10 employers say health care costs affect their ability to remain
   competitive.
   
   

 * Expert OpinionResearch
   
   DELAYING RETIREMENT COSTS EMPLOYERS $50K PER PERSON FOR EVERY YEAR EMPLOYEES
   WAIT
   
   Jennifer DeLong and Andrew Stumacher|November 04, 2022
   
   Surveys show that most workers want more help from their plan in
   understanding how the choices they make will impact their retirement income,
   and with more clarity comes greater confidence—and likely better enrollment
   and contribution rates.
   
   

 * HUMANIZING BENEFITS: BENEFITSPRO LUMINARIES 2022 HONOREES
   
   BenefitsPRO Editors|November 04, 2022
   
   The BenefitsPRO LUMINARIES honorees are being recognized for the dynamic and
   inclusive ways they are driving the benefits and health care industries
   forward.
   
   

 * NewsUpdate
   
   16 MILLION APPROVED FOR BIDEN’S STUDENT DEBT RELIEF, BUT LAWSUITS PREVENTING
   PAYOUT
   
   Ella Ceron|November 04, 2022
   
   Another lawsuit was filed this week, asking the Supreme Court to halt the
   plan, which has already taken applications from 26 million people seeking up
   to $20,000 in debt forgiveness.
   
   
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 * Best Practices
   
   NEW YORK CITY'S WAGE TRANSPARENCY LAW TAKES EFFECT: JOB ADS MUST INCLUDE PAY
   RANGE
   
   Rebecca Greenfield and Jeff Green|November 04, 2022
   
   Some companies – Google, IBM, Wells Fargo – also join the growing list of
   other cities and states that have adopted various wage laws in a bid to close
   the gender and racial wage gaps.
   
   

 * Research
   
   WORK FROM HOME POSES CHALLENGES, BUT BENEFITS ARE STILL GREATER
   
   Joel Kranc|November 04, 2022
   
   64% of those who transitioned to a remote or hybrid work arrangement say it’s
   easier now for them to balance work with their personal life.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   HOW TO BOOST DISCRETIONARY EFFORT AND INCREASE BELONGING
   
   Cara McCarty Abbott|November 04, 2022
   
   While each individual’s decision to leave their job is unique and personal,
   there is one key reason why so many employees are choosing to leave their
   jobs: They are reprioritizing their families.
   
   

 * Podcast
   
   WIN NEW BUSINESS WITH VOLUNTARY AND DATA - WITH NICK ROCKWELL
   
   Eric Silverman|November 04, 2022
   
   This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features rockstar Nick
   Rockwell, President of Eastbridge Consulting Group, out of the Greater
   Phoenix area. 
   
   

 * Research
   
   80% OF EMPLOYEES ARE UNPREPARED FOR RETIREMENT: EMPLOYERS SHOULD DO MORE
   
   Scott Wooldridge|November 03, 2022
   
   In light of inflation and a possible recession, there are a number of
   strategies and tools that employers and advisors can offer, such as digitally
   enabled, low-cost, personalized retirement advice, says a new study.
   
   

 * LEADERSHIP: BENEFITSPRO LUMINARIES 2022 HONOREES
   
   BenefitsPRO Editors|November 03, 2022
   
   The BenefitsPRO LUMINARIES honorees are being recognized for the dynamic and
   inclusive ways they are driving the benefits and health care industries
   forward.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   MORE AMERICAN WORKERS CITE COMPANY CULTURE AS THE REASON THEY DISTRUST THEIR
   EMPLOYER
   
   Michael Popke|November 03, 2022
   
   The LifeWorks Mental Health Index for September reveals almost 1 out of every
   5 working Americans say the trust between employees and employers has eroded
   since the start of the pandemic.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   STUDY FINDS SIMILAR FINANCIAL WORRIES AMONG BOTH GIG WORKERS AND CORPORATE
   EMPLOYEES
   
   Scott Wooldridge|November 03, 2022
   
   55% of gig workers and 42% of workers in full-time corporate jobs say they
   are living paycheck to paycheck.
   
   

 * Q&A
   
   THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORS IN THE WORKPLACE: A Q&A WITH TINA MIRFARSI
   
   Lily Peterson|November 03, 2022
   
   According to a LinkedIn WorkForce Learning Report, 94% of people would stay
   with their current employer longer if the organization prioritized their
   learning and career development.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   3 DEI HIRING LESSONS (FROM A TRANSGENDER CEO)
   
   Wynne Nowland|November 03, 2022
   
   Building a diverse workforce creates an environment that supports innovation,
   which in turn drives profitability and positions a company as a market
   leader.
   
   
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 * WHAT'S NEW IN SELF-FUNDING? — WITH ADAM RUSSO
   
   David Saltzman|November 03, 2022
   
   Adam Russo, managing partner of The Law Offices of Russo & Minchoff and
   co-founder and president of The Phia Group, explains what is new about
   self-funded plans and what brokers need to know to remain competitive in the
   market.
   
   

 * ResearchSlideshow
   
   WANT TO RETAIN YOUR TOP TALENT? CONSIDER MAKING THESE CHANGES
   
   Brittney Meredith-Miller|November 03, 2022
   
   With more than half (52%) of Americans either actively looking for a job or
   expect to be in the next six months, employers should increase paychecks,
   provide training opportunities or emphasize mental health, says a new study.
   
   

 * Podcast
   
   LUCKY TREE AND SOUR PATCH KIDS!
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman|November 02, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a discussion about staying positive. They talk about how
   using positive reinforcement and keeping a positive outlook can help you
   weather the stressful, busy, and “bad” days of the insurance business,
   especially during Quarter 4.
   
   

 * News
   
   FED HIKES INTEREST RATES BY 0.75% (AGAIN), HINTS AT ENTERING FINAL PHASE
   
   Jonnelle Marte|November 02, 2022
   
   Federal Reserve officials delivered their fourth straight 75 basis-point
   interest-rate increase while citing that “ongoing increases” will likely be
   needed to bring rates to a level that is “sufficiently restrictive to return
   inflation to 2% over time.”
   
   

 * News
   
   THREE QUARTERS OF MILLENNIALS LIKELY TO LEAVE JOBS WITHIN NEXT YEAR, SURVEY
   FINDS
   
   Willa Hart|November 02, 2022
   
   The reason for their potential departures? A lack of opportunities for career
   advancement and development in their current roles.
   
   

 * News
   
   COVID PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY LIKELY TO END IN 2023, AFFECTING MILLIONS OF
   AMERICANS
   
   Scott Wooldridge|November 02, 2022
   
   Fifteen million Americans could lose their health insurance coverage through
   Medicaid is the COVID Public Health Emergency ends.
   
   

 * EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION: BENEFITSPRO LUMINARIES 2022 HONOREES
   
   BenefitsPRO Editors|November 02, 2022
   
   The BenefitsPRO LUMINARIES honorees are being recognized for the dynamic and
   inclusive ways they are driving the benefits and health care industries
   forward.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   NEW PROPOSED INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR REGULATIONS ISSUED FROM DOL (AGAIN)
   
   Rob Warzel|November 02, 2022
   
   The DOL emphasized that courts have applied the economic realities test for
   several decades in interpreting the FLSA.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   BRACING FOR IMPACT: NEW REGULATIONS, RECORD INFLATION AND A POSSIBLE
   RECESSION
   
   Alan Goforth|November 02, 2022
   
   The outlook for the benefits industry looks anything but certain.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   ICHRAS: A WAY TO UNLOCK BETTER HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR HOURLY, PART-TIME OR
   GIG WORKERS
   
   Stephen Horvat|November 02, 2022
   
   These individual health reimbursement arrangements provide more freedom and
   flexibility to employees while stabilizing costs for employers and allowing
   them to offer coverage to employees that otherwise wouldn’t be feasible.
   
   
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 * OUTSIDE TALENT, PT. 3: TREVOR BAKER'S PATHWAY TO IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY
   
   Scott Wooldridge|November 02, 2022
   
   This three-part series examines the paths of professionals who have joined
   the benefits world after successful careers in other industries.
   
   

 * WHY YOUR CLIENTS’ BENEFITS PACKAGE NEEDS A FINANCIAL WELLNESS COMPONENT
   
   Dennis Healy|November 02, 2022
   
   What inventive benefit packages can you offer clients to help employees
   address these challenges and, more importantly, regain their financial
   footing?
   
   

 * Best PracticesExpert Opinion
   
   EMPLOYERS OFFERING ABORTION COVERAGE: SOME LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
   
   Jeffrey Campolongo|November 01, 2022
   
   While businesses confront ways to offer reproductive health care (including
   abortion), one thing seems clear: The vast majority of employees under the
   age of 40 want to work for a company that supports access to abortion.
   
   

 * Research
   
   IS $1 MILLION REALLY ENOUGH TO RETIRE? EVEN THE WEALTHY SAY, ‘DO THE MATH’
   
   Scott Wooldridge|November 01, 2022
   
   Inflation can no longer be ignored when it comes to retirement planning --
   even high earners are putting off retirement because the traditional 4% plan
   to cover expenses no longer applies, says a new report.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   THE COMMUNITY, CHARITY AND BUSINESS CONNECTION: 8 WAYS TO CLOSE MORE DEALS
   
   Bryce Sanders|November 01, 2022
   
   Charitable giving cannot be measured in terms of return on investment. A lot
   of the value it brings is intangible, but there are tangible benefits too.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   TAKE ONE STEP BACKWARDS FOR VOLUNTARY SUCCESS
   
   Marty Traynor|November 01, 2022
   
   Employees have various preferred ways of being contacted, and that a
   multi-faceted campaign should be conducted to most effectively communicate
   and educate about benefit choices.
   
   

 * DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: BENEFITSPRO LUMINARIES 2022 HONOREES
   
   BenefitsPRO Editors|November 01, 2022
   
   The BenefitsPRO LUMINARIES honorees are being recognized for the dynamic and
   inclusive ways they are driving the benefits and health care industries
   forward.
   
   

 * News
   
   MONTANA RETREATS FROM INNOVATIVE HOSPITAL PAYMENT MODEL
   
   Katheryn Houghton|November 01, 2022
   
   Montana made waves by having a health care plan of that size set prices for
   all services, not just certain procedures.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   THE GREAT RESIGNATION NARRATIVE MAY BE SHIFTING INSIDE HR OFFICES
   
   Willa Hart|November 01, 2022
   
   According to the Lattice 2023 State of People Strategy Report, finds that
   though recruiting was professionals’ #2 priority last year, it dropped to 8th
   place this year.
   
   

 * THREE WAYS ICHRAS CAN HELP CONTROL COSTS
   
   John Kelly|November 01, 2022
   
   Here are the three ways brokers can empower their clients with ICHRAs.
   
   
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   EMPLOYERS WORRIED ABOUT WORKERS’ MENTAL HEALTH (AND HAVING ENOUGH PROVIDERS)
   
   Michelle Andrews|October 31, 2022
   
   Twenty-seven percent of large employers reported they added behavioral health
   care providers to their plan’s network this year but only 44% say they have
   enough providers to meet worker demand, says a survey.
   
   

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   OPEN ENROLLMENT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SCARY: HOW TO ENGAGE THE UNENGAGED
   
   Kevin Robertson|October 31, 2022
   
   It’s not only offering beneficial accounts but also educating employees based
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   benefits and in your company.
   
   

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   DRIVING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD: PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY
   
   Paul Wilson|October 31, 2022
   
   Innovation and technology are incredibly exciting, but to me, nothing is more
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 * Research
   
   BUY GROCERIES OR GET MEDICAL CARE? EDUCATING EMPLOYEES ON BENEFITS WILL HELP
   THEM DO BOTH
   
   Dan Cook|October 31, 2022
   
   Failing to take advantage of basic health plan benefits, like screenings and
   wellness check-ups that are usually free or come with a low co-pay, indicates
   that employees do not understand their benefits and need help, says a new
   survey.
   
   

 * Expert Perspectives Presented by UMR
   
   HOW HOSPITALS CAN HELP MANAGE MEDICAL TREND AND ADD PLAN OPTIONS
   
   Ann Clifford|October 31, 2022
   
   Hospitals are reexamining their health plans to address medical cost trend
   and add options that stand out in a highly competitive labor market.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   TWO-THIRDS OF EMPLOYERS PLAN TO MAKE MENTAL HEALTH A TOP CONCERN, SURVEY
   FINDS
   
   Alan Goforth|October 31, 2022
   
   “Employers are highly focused on supporting the mental health of their
   employees, especially as they look to retain and engage talent,” says Erin
   Terkoski Young, senior director for WTW’s Health, Equity & Well-being
   practice.
   
   

 * MEETING THE EXPECTATIONS OF A CHANGING WORKFORCE, IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES,
   AND UPWARD MOBILITY FOR WORKERS
   
   Scott Wooldridge|October 31, 2022
   
   A WorkRise webinar brought together leaders of academia, business, and policy
   groups to discuss the future of the workplace in a time of change and
   uncertainty.
   
   

 * Research
   
   RETURN TO NORMAL: BROKER 3RD QUARTER M&AS SECOND HIGHEST EVER, DESPITE YTD
   HIT
   
   Alan Goforth|October 31, 2022
   
   The current number of deals is very close to the five-year average with
   Acrisure leading all buyers at 80 transactions year-to-date, according to
   OPTIS.
   
   

 * Expert Perspectives Presented by Point32Health
   
   A CAREGIVER-FRIENDLY CULTURE IS A SMART BUSINESS STRATEGY: APPLY THESE 7 TIPS
   
   Point32Health|October 31, 2022
   
   With 1 in 5 Americans now serving as a caregiver for an adult, adding
   benefits to support employee caregivers can help employers increase worker
   retention and satisfaction.
   
   

 * SELF-FUNDED PLANS IGNORE THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT AT THEIR PERIL
   
   Kristin Begley|October 31, 2022
   
   The following steps should be top of mind for plan sponsors as they consider
   the new responsibilities outlined in the CAA.
   
   
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   DOL GETS BACKLASH ON ITS NEW ‘GIG WORKER’ RULE, EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD
   
   Alan Goforth|October 28, 2022
   
   Since the new rule was proposed earlier this month, several business groups
   have sent letters urging the agency to offer an extension, saying the DOL
   underestimated the time companies need to review the rule and estimate its
   financial impact on their businesses.
   
   

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   100 MILLION AMERICANS WEREN’T WORKING THIS MONTH: HERE’S WHY
   
   Rebecca Rainey|October 28, 2022
   
   The Census Bureau cites 5.6 million people not working because of COVID-19,
   whether they are ill themselves, caring for someone who’s sick, or they’re
   concerned about getting or spreading the coronavirus.
   
   

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   HOW EMPLOYERS ARE LEVERAGING BENEFITS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN WORKERS
   
   Sally Prather and Danielle Capilla|October 28, 2022
   
   In today’s tight labor market, the focus on employee health and wellbeing is
   a critical success factor for businesses, helping improve productivity,
   engagement and, ultimately, recruitment and retain.
   
   

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   TIME TO RETHINK PTO? HOW TO CONVERT EMPLOYEE HOURS INTO OTHER BENEFITS
   
   Rob Whalen|October 28, 2022
   
   Since 60% of employees struggle to use all their paid time off, companies can
   repurpose it into other benefits employees want (HSAs or student loan
   payments), create employee emergency funds, or provide early wage access.
   
   

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   ATRIUM HEALTH CLAIMS THEY LOST MONEY FROM MEDICARE PATIENTS
   
   Fred Clasen-Kelly|October 28, 2022
   
   Atrium Health has declared publicly that in 2019 it provided $640 million in
   services to Medicare patients that were never paid for.
   
   

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   A THIRD OF EMPLOYEES REPORT DECREASED ENGAGEMENT AT WORK, ACCORDING TO NEW
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   Willa Hart|October 28, 2022
   
   Some 36% of employees with decreasing engagement say they want to leave their
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   INFOGRAPHIC: A POST-PANDEMIC RETIREMENT ROADMAP
   
   Lynn Cavanaugh|October 28, 2022
   
   67% of Americans say the pandemic had no change on their savings.
   
   

 * IS THE ACO MODEL OUR FUTURE? — WITH ERIC PARMENTER
   
   Paul Wilson|October 28, 2022
   
   Quantum Health's vice president of health systems, Eric Parmenter, summarizes
   what has happened in direct contracting and ACO in the previous six years. He
   also talks about current and potential roadblocks to broader implementation
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   LARGE PREMIUM HIKES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIKELY AFTER SMALL INCREASES
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   Alan Goforth|October 27, 2022
   
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   this could be the calm before the storm, as recent inflation suggests that
   larger increases are imminent,” says Drew Altman, president and CEO of KFF.
   
   

 * STRESS UP, OPTIMISM DOWN AMONG ADVISORS AND INVESTORS AMID RECESSION TALK
   
   Kristen Beckman|October 27, 2022
   
   Even though only 39% of investors (and 48% of investors) say they’re
   optimistic about a 12-month financial outlook, advisors need to step in to
   create a sense of security and confidence in investors’ long-term plans, says
   new report.
   
   
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   HOW MUCH SALARIES WILL INCREASE (OR DECREASE) GLOBALLY IN 2023
   
   Alex Millson|October 27, 2022
   
   The worst-hit region is likely to be Europe, where real salaries — nominal
   wage growth minus the rate of inflation — are seen being driven down an
   average 1.5%, according to workforce consultancy ECA International.
   
   

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   AVERAGE LONG COVID WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIM WAS $216K, RESEARCH FINDS
   
   Willa Hart|October 27, 2022
   
   The costs for non-hospitalized long COVID patients can be nearly as high as
   hospitalized patients with traditional COVID.
   
   

 * Research
   
   PUBLIC WORKERS THINK THEY HAVE BETTER BENEFITS (BUT ARE STILL WORRIED ABOUT
   RETIREMENT)
   
   Scott Wooldridge|October 27, 2022
   
   All employers should be concerned when public service employees are anxious
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   worries can impact their ability to do their job, says a new report.
   
   

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   WHAT TODAY’S WORKERS WANT: MORE MONEY, GREATER FLEXIBILITY
   
   Dan Cook|October 27, 2022
   
   HR personnel are acutely aware of increased financial concerns among plan
   members.
   
   

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   RAPIDLY RISING INFLATION REQUIRES CREATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
   
   Walter Sabrin|October 27, 2022
   
   Benefits, flexibility, and company culture are all vital to attract top
   talent and keep it long term.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   OPEN ENROLLMENT: MAKE TECH WORK FOR YOU
   
   Nick Rockwell|October 27, 2022
   
   Education and decision-support tools can also boost your bottom line.
   
   

 * BROKERS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE: Q&A WITH REID RASMUSSEN
   
   Katie Kuehner-Hebert|October 27, 2022
   
   Reid Rasmussen tells BenefitsPRO what has made his podcast successful and
   other helpful tidbits for benefits professionals to consider when embarking
   on their own creative projects.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   THE “TALKING WITH THE OWNER” TECHNIQUE THAT CLOSES MORE BUSINESS
   
   Bryce Sanders|October 26, 2022
   
   Clients assume they can get a little something extra from the person who must
   approve all the business. Here are six ways to make that assumption work in
   your favor.
   
   

 * Best PracticesResearch
   
   BABY BOOMERS, NON-MANAGERS MUCH MORE PRO-OFFICE THAN GEN Z, GEN Y
   
   Paul Bergeron|October 26, 2022
   
   There's been a struggle to find a peaceful coexistence between remote workers
   and those that come into the office, especially since about 42% of employees
   said they’d consider quitting if forced to return to the office five days a
   week, says a new report.
   
   

 * WHO’S MINDING THE RETIREMENT PLAN? A 3-PRONGED APPROACH TO PROTECTING PLAN
   SPONSORS
   
   Richard Clarke|October 26, 2022
   
   Retirement plan sponsors have enough on their plates dealing with the
   elements under their control, so they should pursue remedies, like fiduciary
   liability insurance, that relieves the exceptional burden of things they
   cannot control.
   
   
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   POPULARITY OF ALTERNATIVE HRAS INCREASING RAPIDLY, NEW RESEARCH FINDS
   
   Alan Goforth|October 26, 2022
   
   Nearly 60% of employees accepting an HRA to fund their marketplace health
   insurance are between 18 and 44.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   STATE OF THE AMERICAN WORKER: 38% LACK MEDICAL INSURANCE; MORE LACK DENTAL
   AND VISION CARE
   
   Michael Popke|October 26, 2022
   
   New Jobcase report cites employer shortcomings among hourly and skills-based
   employees.
   
   

 * News
   
   SEARCHES FOR REMOTE JOBS UP 300% COMPARED TO LAST YEAR, RESEARCH FINDS
   
   Willa Hart|October 26, 2022
   
   Only 6.8% of all jobs on job searching websites are remote jobs, according to
   Semrush’s study.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   ICHRAS: AN INTEGRAL PART OF BENEFITS STRATEGY
   
   Cory Jorbin|October 26, 2022
   
   Expanded plan choice for employees is but one advantage of the ICHRA model.
   
   

 * OUTSIDE TALENT, PT. 2: MATT MCCORD'S QUEST FOR 'RADICAL TRANSPARENCY'
   
   Scott Wooldridge|October 26, 2022
   
   This three-part series examines the paths of professionals who have joined
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 * Video
   
   WHY IT’S TIME TO REALLY ENGAGE WITH CLIENTS
   
   Janet Levaux|October 25, 2022
   
   There are some exciting and powerful ways advisors can connect with clients
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 * Best PracticesResearch
   
   40% OF OLDER AMERICANS ARE PUSHING BACK RETIREMENT DUE TO INFLATION
   
   Tom Gresham|October 25, 2022
   
   The ripple effect is leading to higher benefits costs for employers, stalled
   career progress for younger workers, and reduced morale and mental health for
   team members, according to new research.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   3 THINGS THAT COULD MAKE YOUR HEALTH DATA UNRELIABLE
   
   Dr. Janet Young|October 25, 2022
   
   As the pandemic and the instability in the labor market continues, you should
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 * News
   
   MORE PATIENTS LEAVING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS BEFORE BEING MEDICALLY EVALUATED,
   STUDY FINDS
   
   Alan Goforth|October 25, 2022
   
   The rate of patients who left without being seen increased from 1.1% in 2017
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 * ResearchSlideshow
   
   THE 10 MOST-LOVED WORKPLACES (AND WHAT MAKES EMPLOYEES SO DEVOTED)
   
   Richard Binder|October 25, 2022
   
   Against the backdrop of the Great Resignation and quiet quitting, employees
   are happiest – and will stay put – where there's flexibility and career
   development, according to Newsweek's second annual list.
   
   
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clarity on the appropriateness, effectiveness and total cost of care.

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HYBRID WORK FUELS CONCERNS OVER DATA PRIVACY FOR EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS

From IDX

A study published by BenefitsPRO Custom Solutions and IDX finds 50% of employers
are spending more time and resources to address data privacy and security risks
in a post-pandemic work world.

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UNLOCK YOUR HEALTH PLAN'S HIDDEN POTENTIAL

From Imagine360

Download this white paper and learn how you can help your clients gain control
of rising healthcare costs, deliver better benefits, and provide superior
service and support for their employees.

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POWERFUL WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

From ArmadaCare

Coverage they will use, love and want to renew!

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THE BURNOUT EPIDEMIC: WHY EMPLOYERS MUST ADDRESS WORK-RELATED BURNOUT & HOW
TELEBEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAN HELP

From Walmart Health Virtual Care

Two-thirds of workers are experiencing burnout at work. Help your employer
clients address this leading issue with an easy-to-implement telebehavioral
health solution guaranteed to lower absenteeism and improve productivity at a
low cost.

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BREAKING THE BARRIER TO BETTER HEALTHCARE

From Embold Health

Pointing your employees to the best doctors pays off for everyone.

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BENEFITS BY THE NUMBERS 2022

From ArmadaCare

Know the numbers that are influencing the benefits industry.

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BROKER GUIDE: YOUR CLIENT WANTS A BETTER SELF-FUNDING EXPERIENCE. NOW WHAT?

From Imagine360

The move to self-funded health plans used to be a mostly behind-the-scenes
accounting determination. Now it’s a strategic and deliberate decision with
operational impacts across a company, with experience being front and center.
Download this guide and learn three steps to improving your strategy -- plus
helpful client conversation checklists.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SIMPLIFIED: A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

From ArmadaCare

There’s a lot more to supplemental health insurance than you might think. For
instance, voluntary plans aren’t the only type available on the market.

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TELEHEALTH, COVID-19 AND HEALTH EQUITY: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE FUTURE

From MeMD

The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way Americans access healthcare, and
telehealth popularity has soared. Telehealth not only saves employers on
benefits costs, but it also closes the gap in healthcare inequity. Download this
white paper to help your clients offer competitive benefits in the digital age.

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A LOOK BEHIND THE HDHP/HSA CURTAIN

From ArmadaCare

HDHPs have been putting too much financial strain on employees, however, are
HSAs alone really an effective solution for your clients?

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CARVE-OUT COVERAGE: A CLOSER LOOK AT EXCEPTED BENEFITS

From ArmadaCare

Carve-out coverage is a powerful way to help clients manage overall health plan
costs. But to start, it is important to have an understanding of excepted
benefits. This interactive infographic explores the four categories and how they
can help.

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2022 HOT TRENDS IN BENEFITS

From ArmadaCare

Now a new year is here. What will it take for companies to thrive in 2022? In
this guide, we share four hot 2022 trends that advisers and employers should pay
attention to. Each one includes key data and what you can do right now to meet
changing needs.

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TOP 6 CONVERSATION STARTERS FOR BETTER BENEFITS

From ArmadaCare

This conversation starter guide for better benefits will walk you through six
simple ways to start a productive conversation with your clients that will add
value and position you as their broker of choice. Download now to stay ahead in
2022.

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WHAT TYPE OF BROKER ARE YOU?

From ArmadaCare

There are five different approaches and consulting types when it comes to
working with employers on benefits. Identify which type you fall into and learn
fresh ideas from the other approaches in this guide.

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HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY: THE PATH TO BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES, LOWER COSTS AND
HEALTHIER EMPLOYEES

From ConsumerMedical, an Alight company

Recent surveys show that 98% of HR leaders and C-suite decision makers said they
plan to offer new and expanded benefits to support their workers in 2022. This
eBook offers a proven approach to benefits that will decrease your costs and
increase employee engagement, productivity and satisfaction.

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OPTIMIZE DECISION SUPPORT PROGRAMS RESULTS THROUGH SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

From ConsumerMedical, an Alight company

Requiring participation in surgery decision support programs can save your
company money and employee satisfaction remains high!

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TELEHEALTH BUYER'S GUIDE FOR BROKERS

From Walmart Health Virtual Care

Get tips on how to pick the right telehealth partner for your clients and their
employees.

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STATE OF WELL-BEING IN THE WORKPLACE: 6 INSIGHTS

From Optum

The changes brought about by the pandemic are here to stay. Find out how to
commit to stronger, better health and wellness (H&W) benefits.

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3 BENEFIT TRAPS TO AVOID: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR BROKERS

From ArmadaCare

As your clients deal with new and old challenges, they need your help to ensure
they don’t get stuck in benefits traps.

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