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 * Expert Opinion
   
   
   
   The future of work: The 6 biggest workplace trends in 2023 & beyond
   
   Rob Frohwein
   
   Employees will continue to be in the driver’s seat. That’s why It’s
   imperative for employers to focus on employees’ well-being and mental health
   – and get more creative with compensation.

 * Case Study
   
   
   
   Employers recognize need to improve efforts to manage and pay for performance
   
   Alan Goforth
   
   "The need to demonstrate to employees how their pay is tied to performance
   has never been greater," says Alex Weisgerber, senior director of work and
   rewards for WTW.

 * Best Practices
   
   
   
   Mental health: How employers can help provide support
   
   Kevin Robertson
   
   Creating a compelling and impactful communications strategy to keep employees
   engaged year-long is a key challenge, but also an important opportunity.

   





 * Profile
   
   2023 BROKER OF THE YEAR: SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION TODAY!
   
   BenefitsPRO Editors | November 17, 2022
   
   Nominate yourself, a peer, or a colleague today for 2023 BenefitsPRO Broker
   of the Year.
   
   

 * News
   
   STUDY ENDORSES EXTENSION OF MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN
   
   Dan Cook | Dezember 29, 2022
   
   The omnibus spending bill heading toward Congress appears to be taking the
   lead in keeping that coverage intact from year to year.
   
   
   

 * News
   
   SYSTEM INTENDED TO STOP REPEAT HEALTH CARE FRAUD IS FLAWED
   
   Michael Popke | Dezember 28, 2022
   
   Individuals are “bilking” Medicare and Medicaid after they were supposed to
   be banned.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   6 KEY TRENDS INFLUENCE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN 2023
   
   John Greenbaum | Dezember 28, 2022
   
   In 2023, more companies will think beyond traditional employee benefits
   approaches.
   
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   4 HR TRENDS THAT WILL SHAPE THE WORKPLACE IN 2023
   
   Dave Carhart | Dezember 28, 2022
   
   There are specific trends we can bank on taking center stage in 2023 and the
   teams that make it through will have a plan for what comes next.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   FLEXIBLE BENEFITS GROW IN IMPORTANCE IN 2022: SURVEY
   
   Joel Kranc | Dezember 28, 2022
   
   Employee benefits remain a critical component of the relationship between
   employers and employees.
   
   

 * FETTUCINE ALFREDO IS A LITTLE RICH FOR MY BLOOD
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman | Dezember 28, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a discussion about dealing with higher-than-average
   renewals.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   WINNING THE 2023 TALENT WARS WILL TAKE A SHIFT IN BENEFITS DESIGN AND
   MANAGEMENT
   
   Linda Keller and Jeff Faber | Dezember 27, 2022
   
   Organizations that move in these directions with their employees and their
   benefits in 2023 and beyond will do more than strengthen their employer
   relationships over time.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   WORK-FROM-ANYWHERE ARRANGEMENTS IMPACT PRODUCTIVITY, BURNOUT AND TRUST
   
   Alan Goforth | Dezember 27, 2022
   
   Although remote and hybrid arrangements largely have been a success for
   businesses, some employers remain concerned about their impact on
   productivity, burnout and trust.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   INSURANCE AND PETS AND VETS: OH MY!
   
   Jennifer Nocco and Jenny Wolski | Dezember 27, 2022
   
   Despite pets now being prioritized as family members, the penetration of pet
   insurance remains exceptionally low.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   WITH HEALTH CARE COSTS RISING FAST, IT’S TIME TO REIN IN CHRONIC DISEASE
   EXPENSES
   
   Travis Rush | Dezember 27, 2022
   
   U.S. employers will pay 6.5% more on average for 2023 employee health care
   coverage. Instead of lamenting inflation, let’s address the slow burn of
   chronic disease costs.
   
   




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 2. Winning the 2023 talent wars will take a shift in benefits design and
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 3. You can take it with you: The portable retirement benefit for small
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 4. Work-from-anywhere arrangements impact productivity, burnout and trust

    

 5. With health care costs rising fast, it’s time to rein in chronic disease
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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
   
   BEING A BETTER PATIENT - WITH BRET BRUMMITT
   
   Josh Butler|December 22, 2022
   
   How to become a better patient, better consumer, of health care BEFORE you
   hit the doctor's office. Know the right questions to ask. Fight for your…
   
   

 * News
   
   MEDICAID WAGE CASE: INJUNCTION REJECTED
   
   News Service of Florida|December 22, 2022
   
   Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey denied the injunction request,
   saying, in part, that any harm was speculative.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   OKAY, SECURE 2.0 HASN'T PASSED YET, BUT … EMPLOYERS, GET READY!
   
   John James|December 22, 2022
   
   The sweeping new retirement savings legislation will likely become law any
   day now, however, it’s not a catch-all solution and employers still need to
   make some adjustments to further differentiate themselves.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   3 OPPORTUNITIES TO SPARK BUSINESS GROWTH IN 2023
   
   Matt Mallory|December 22, 2022
   
   Agents and brokers who continually help clients assess and mitigate risks
   will continue to evolve their businesses to provide quality service.
   
   

 * WORKPLACE LIFE INSURANCE AND THE LIFECYCLE OF NEEDS
   
   Marty Traynor|December 22, 2022
   
   Most people need to consider permanent lifetime insurance to cover the
   basics, wherever they are in their lifecycle.
   
   

 * News
   
   ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO. ANNOUNCES $660M ACQUISITION OF BUCK
   
   Alan Goforth|December 21, 2022
   
   The transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2023, subject
   to customary regulatory approvals.
   
   

 * Market InsightsResearch
   
   SAY NO TO CRYPTO? 3 REAL ASSET INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR 2023
   
   Alan Goforth|December 21, 2022
   
   In the wake of the recent FTX scandal, tangible, more down-to-earth assets
   are attractive to many investors and things like crypto are not, according to
   a new Mercer report.
   
   

 * News
   
   NEAR THE FINISH LINE? SECURE 2.0 INCLUDED IN $1.7B SPENDING BILL AS CONGRESS
   WINDS DOWN
   
   Alan Goforth|December 21, 2022
   
   The highly anticipated retirement security bill, SECURE 2.0 Act, which is
   expected to become law by the end of 2022, is one step closer to passage, as
   it is now attached to the omnibus appropriations bill now before Congress.
   
   

 * Research
   
   INFLATION’S RIPPLE EFFECT HITTING 403(B)S, AS PLAN SPONSORS SEE AN
   OPPORTUNITY
   
   Scott Wooldridge|December 21, 2022
   
   For 2023, 52% of plan sponsors say providing financial wellness tools will be
   a top priority, since nonprofits are placing a greater emphasis on financial
   education, says a new report.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   TWO STRATEGIES TO CREATE AN INNOVATIVE FUTURE OF WORK IN 2023
   
   Mark Banfield|December 21, 2022
   
   No one can predict what the future will look like, but DEX tools can help
   ease the transition for both employees and employers.
   
   
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 * Best Practices
   
   COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES HR CAN USE TO STRENGTHEN THE WORKFORCE IN 2023
   
   Dinesh Sheth|December 21, 2022
   
   A new year provides an opportunity to press the reset button and implement
   new communications strategies for HR.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   MORE THAN HALF OF ALL PTO WASN’T USED IN 2022, SURVEY FINDS
   
   Willa Hart|December 21, 2022
   
   31% of employees say working remotely makes it more difficult to take PTO.
   
   

 * Podcast
   
   DIVORCE IS HARD!
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman|December 21, 2022
   
   Whether you are leaving the client, or the client’s leaving you, losing that
   relationship stings. But how you handle that news is the key to success.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   CYBER INSURANCE TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2023: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
   
   Neil Ellis|December 20, 2022
   
   As the frequency of cyber attacks increases, so has demand for cyber
   insurance. However, insurers are now asking for more proof companies have
   certain cybersecurity strategies in place before providing coverage.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   ‘SHOPPABLE’ HEALTH CARE TRANSPARENCY’S LAGGING: HOW EMPLOYERS CAN CUT COSTS
   NOW
   
   Jeff Bak|December 20, 2022
   
   In 2023, employers can expect to pay more than double the 2022 increase in
   health insurance costs, and brokers are in a unique position to help their
   clients see that there are solutions to combat rising health care costs.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   SECURE 2.0 ACT CAN IMPROVE RETIREMENT SAVINGS FOR 100M WORKERS, BUT WILL IT
   PASS?
   
   Scott Wooldridge|December 20, 2022
   
   Retirement savings plans could see a significant upgrade if this pending
   legislation becomes law before the end of the year, giving small businesses
   more ability to offer plans and opening up opportunities to gig workers.
   
   

 * Best PracticesExpert Opinion
   
   RAISING THEIR GAME: HOW BROKERS CAN SELL BENEFITS (AND HELP CLIENTS BOOST
   RETENTION)
   
   Bryce Sanders|December 20, 2022
   
   As a benefits professional, you are in a unique position to help employers
   attract and retain employees. Here are eight ways to deepen your relationship
   with your clients by helping them drive employee loyalty.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   QUESTIONS ABOUT CONTRACEPTION ACCESS, OPTIONS AND COST LINGER FOLLOWING DOBBS
   DECISION
   
   Alan Goforth|December 20, 2022
   
   Four in 10 females of reproductive age do not know that most insurance plans
   are required to pay the full cost of birth control for women.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   TACKLING PAY EQUITY: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR LEADERS
   
   Tanya Jansen|December 20, 2022
   
   By implementing data collection, automation and transparency, it can prove to
   be a critical tool to attract and retain today’s workers.
   
   

 * News
   
   EMPLOYEES LOSE LEVERAGE IN PUSH FOR REMOTE WORK
   
   Paul Bergeron|December 20, 2022
   
   As the numbers of remote-only jobs shrink, the number of applicants for them
   grows.
   
   
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 * News
   
   HEALTH SYSTEMS HAVE BEGUN CHARGING FOR PATIENT PORTAL INTERACTIONS
   
   Scott Wooldridge|December 20, 2022
   
   As online services increasingly replace in-person encounters, it’s likely
   that health providers will feel a need to monetize these services.
   
   

 * Best PracticesExpert Opinion
   
   TOP 2023 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMPLIANCE PRIORITIES: WHAT EVERY EMPLOYER NEEDS
   TO KNOW
   
   Dan Kuperstein|December 19, 2022
   
   National, state and local rules may continue to change, but employers need to
   be aware of regulatory changes and consult with their broker, compliance team
   and other trusted advisors.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   HR PROFESSIONALS PLAN AHEAD FOR LOOMING RECESSION
   
   Michael Popke|December 19, 2022
   
   Recent UK survey sheds light on how HR professionals in the United States can
   prepare.
   
   

 * Q&A
   
   NO ONE CAN STOP WHAT WE'RE DOING: A Q&A WITH RACHEL MEANS
   
   Paul Wilson|December 19, 2022
   
   "I can’t teach compassion, but I can teach the industry and strategies," says
   Rachel Means, the founder and CEO of Employee Benefits Consulting
   
   

 * MORE EMPLOYERS MOVING RETIREES TO MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: HERE’S WHY
   
   Kristen Beckman|December 19, 2022
   
   Just 13% of large employers offer health benefits to Medicare-eligible
   retirees, but switching to a MA plan may limit access to services, according
   to a new report.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   GIG ECONOMY HERE TO STAY – AND GROWING
   
   Dan Cook|December 19, 2022
   
   While gig workers do have some gripes about their choice to do it alone in
   the workplace, most who have gigged are not going back to employee status.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   MESSAGE RECEIVED? DELIVERING EFFECTIVE BENEFITS EDUCATION (EVEN ON A TIGHT
   BUDGET)
   
   Chris Luongo|December 19, 2022
   
   Plan sponsors should educate employees using every possible tool from virtual
   to written to on-site meetings, as well as directing messaging to certain
   groups of participants.
   
   

 * Research
   
   8 TOP-RATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AROUND THE GLOBE (& WHAT US PLANS COULD DO
   BETTER)
   
   Tom Gresham|December 19, 2022
   
   Choice is good for participants, but too much choice is counterproductive in
   retirement systems, according to a new Morningstar report that evaluated
   retirement systems in eight “highly educated and wealthy countries.”
   
   

 * WHY THE FUTURE OF LONG-TERM CARE MAY BE HYBRID 
   
   Frank Morang|December 19, 2022
   
   If you’ve worked as a consultant or broker for any length of time, you’ve
   sensed this conversation coming for a while now: The discussion around…
   
   

 * Market InsightsNews
   
   FED HIKES INTEREST RATES BY ‘ONLY’ 0.5%: FINANCIAL ADVISORS SHARE STRATEGIES
   FOR 2023
   
   Alan Goforth|December 16, 2022
   
   After four consecutive 0.75 percentage point hikes, the Federal Reserve
   dialed back its inflation-fighting effort, but signaled more hikes to come in
   2023.
   
   
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 * Expert OpinionUpdate
   
   WAGE TRANSPARENCY LAWS COMING TO A STATE OR CITY NEAR YOU
   
   Tanya Jansen|December 16, 2022
   
   With the new laws, employers can gain a significant boost for talent, as
   nearly 8 in 10 employees expressed that they’re more likely to submit an
   application to listings with realistic salary ranges, according to a new
   report.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   POPULARITY OF FREELANCING ON THE RISE AS 4 IN 10 WORKERS PARTICIPATED THIS
   YEAR
   
   Alan Goforth|December 16, 2022
   
   Two-thirds of workers surveyed more optimistic about their job or career
   opportunities as a freelancer.
   
   

 * NewsUpdate
   
   ‘TRIPLEDEMIC’ OF COVID, FLU, RSV: TRIPLE THREAT TO RETURN-TO-OFFICE POLICIES
   (& HOLIDAY PARTIES)
   
   Alan Goforth|December 16, 2022
   
   While public health officials are urging masks in Los Angeles, New York City
   and other areas, employers across the US might encourage employees to stay
   home if they are not feeling well and are symptomatic, recommend experts.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   3 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR BENEFIT TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
   
   Nick Rockwell|December 16, 2022
   
   Ask your potential partners these key questions to find the right fit.
   
   

 * News
   
   STATES PRESSURE BIDEN TO LOWER DRUG PRICES BY ALLOWING IMPORTS FROM CANADA
   
   Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News|December 16, 2022
   
   Colorado on Dec. 5 became at least the fourth state to seek federal
   permission to use the strategy, following Florida, New Hampshire, and New
   Mexico.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   UPTAKE REMAINS MINIMAL FOR POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT
   
   Dan Cook|December 16, 2022
   
   Controlling clinical costs and clinical quality emerged as the No. 1
   motivator for implementing population health plans, as cited by 31% of
   respondents.
   
   

 * BE CURIOUS, NOT JUDGMENTAL!
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman|December 16, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a discussion about being underestimated, knowing when a
   group is not a good fit for you, or you for them, and making sure that you
   both are working towards a common goal.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   USE IT, DON'T LOSE IT: 4 RESPONSIBLE WAYS TO SPEND FSA DOLLARS THAT ENHANCE
   EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS
   
   Rachel Rouleau|December 15, 2022
   
   By educating employees in these final weeks of 2022, you can help them make
   the most of their contributions while also helping them stay happy, healthy,
   and productive.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   THE DEBATE BEHIND “QUIET QUITTING”: THE YOUNGER GENERATION’S APPROACH
   
   Olivia Storey|December 15, 2022
   
   Between 2019 and 2022, the percentage of engaged employees under the age of
   35 dropped by 6%.
   
   

 * Research
   
   MILLENNIALS SAY THEY NEED $1.8M TO RETIRE (GEN Z, $1.4M) – BOTH WANT MORE
   401(K) OPTIONS
   
   Tom Gresham|December 15, 2022
   
   While nearly half of younger workers say they would like crypto as a choice
   in their 401(k), what’s even more surprising is that nearly half also say
   they would like an annuity option, according to a new study.
   
   
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 * Expert OpinionNews
   
   PENSION, RETIREMENT POLICY COMMITTEES SEND LETTER TO CONGRESS: PASS SECURE
   2.0 ALREADY!
   
   Alan Goforth|December 15, 2022
   
   The actuarial group relayed its support of automatic enrollment in new
   401(k)s, benefit portability and other key provisions of the landmark
   legislation, expected to become law by the end of 2022.
   
   

 * Market InsightsNewsResearch
   
   GLOBAL RECESSION? THAT’S WHAT VANGUARD PREDICTS FOR 2023
   
   Alan Goforth|December 15, 2022
   
   Economic conditions today - and those anticipated in the coming months - are
   similar to those that have signaled global recessions in the past, says the
   world’s second-largest investment manager.
   
   

 * News
   
   HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS NAVIGATE RISING EXPENSES & DECLINING REVENUES
   
   Paul Bergeron|December 15, 2022
   
   But medical office buildings still remain a darling for investors.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   3 TIPS FOR PREPARING COMPENSATION PLANS FOR AN UNCERTAIN 2023
   
   Natasha K. A. Wiebusch|December 15, 2022
   
   With recession worries and an unyielding labor market, employers need to
   prioritize compensation strategy.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   WORKERS FAVOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES WHEN CHOOSING AN EMPLOYER
   
   Joel Kranc|December 15, 2022
   
   Employees who rate their manager as strong in five key areas (autonomy,
   charisma, humanity, participative, and team-oriented) have better mental
   health than those rating their manager poorly.
   
   

 * NewsResearch
   
   ESG INVESTMENTS LOWER THAN EXPECTED, TOTALING $8.4 TRILLION: HERE'S WHY
   
   Alan Goforth|December 14, 2022
   
   As recent major regulatory developments in the SEC and DOL will likely shape
   sustainable investing for years to come, the Forum for Sustainable and
   Responsible Investment released its latest findings.
   
   

 * InvestigationNews
   
   THE HOSPITAL BILL WAS $674,856: WHY DID THE STATE PAY BLUE CROSS OVER $2
   MILLION?
   
   John Tozzi|December 14, 2022
   
   New Jersey, which has one of the country's largest state employee health
   plans, has an ongoing conflict with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, alleging
   the insurer failed to deliver on a program designed to reduce health care
   costs.
   
   

 * Research
   
   AMERICANS SAY 2023 IS THE YEAR OF ‘LIVING SENSIBLY,’ WHEN IT COMES TO
   FINANCIAL GOALS
   
   Alan Goforth|December 14, 2022
   
   Consumers say they had significantly less money this past year due to
   inflation and are taking a less optimistic, more pragmatic view of their
   finances – save more money, pay down debt and spend less money, says a new
   study.
   
   

 * News
   
   CALLING ON CONGRESS: LAWMAKERS URGED TO PASS EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY SAVINGS PLANS
   
   Willa Hart|December 14, 2022
   
   An emergency savings policy – which would automatically enroll employees into
   savings programs – would align with the goals of the U.S. retirement system,
   wrote employers in a letter sent to House and Senate leaders.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   HEALTH CARE 2023: THE NEXT BIG STEP NEEDS TO BE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT
   
   Jeff Margolis|December 14, 2022
   
   Decision-makers in both the health care industry and government need to get
   on the same wavelength more often and really work for the common good.
   
   
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 * Case Study
   
   CYBER INSURANCE DEMAND CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR AGENTS, BROKERS
   
   Mary Parsons|December 14, 2022
   
   Chubb study finds that more consumers are taking steps to thwart cyberattacks
   but it may not be enough to fully shield them.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   QUIET FIRING: THE NEW NOISE IN WORKPLACE TRENDS
   
   Annie Rosencrans|December 14, 2022
   
   Quiet firing is more a sign of poor people management and an overall lack of
   organizational strategy towards people development within a business.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   PREPARING FOR PAY TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS: COMMUNICATE SALARY RANGES ACROSS
   YOUR ORGANIZATION
   
   Ashley Brounstein|December 14, 2022
   
   HR, recruiters and hiring managers all need to understand how to implement
   salary ranges efficiently and effectively to ensure compliance and stay
   competitive.
   
   

 * IRS' 2023 CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR HSA, FSA, 401(K): WHAT PLAN SPONSORS NEED
   TO KNOW
   
   Natalie Miller|December 13, 2022
   
   Due to inflation, some of the new numbers are substantially higher than their
   2022 counterparts.
   
   

 * NewsUpdate
   
   SUPREME COURT WILL HEAR 2ND CHALLENGE TO BIDEN STUDENT DEBT RELIEF PLAN IN
   FEBRUARY
   
   Marcia Coyle|December 13, 2022
   
   The new challenge was filed by two student loan borrowers and will be
   considered by the high court, which has already agreed to hear arguments on
   another lawsuit, with decisions expected by June.
   
   

 * SMALL BUSINESSES STRUGGLE WITH ERC TAX CREDIT SUBMISSIONS
   
   Joel Kranc|December 13, 2022
   
   63% of business leaders and decision makers feel their business lacks
   resources or needs help handling Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) tax
   credits.
   
   

 * NewsUpdate
   
   CVS, WALGREENS AGREE TO PAY $10.7 BILLION TO 17 STATES TO SETTLE OPIOID
   PRESCRIPTION LAWSUITS
   
   Emily Cousins|December 13, 2022
   
   Though the drug chains have not admitted to wrongdoing, CVS would pay $5
   billion while Walgreens would pay $5.7 billion to states and local
   governments for opioid crisis abatement and remediation programs.
   
   

 * HOW MUCH WILL COVID-19 VACCINES COST AFTER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STOPS
   PAYING FOR THEM?
   
   Michael Popke|December 13, 2022
   
   KFF warns that the per-dose commercial price could quadruple.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   JOURNEY MAPPING: A KEY TO IMPROVING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
   
   Jason Romanosky|December 13, 2022
   
   Creating an employee journey map can be a valuable tool for HR professionals
   who want to identify where employees may start to feel disengaged.
   
   

 * Podcast
   
   NON-SURGICAL HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS – WITH MARK TESTA
   
   Eric Silverman|December 13, 2022
   
   Eric and Mark dig into the unconventional way Mark found himself in the
   benefits space, as he was a practicing chiropractor, and how that unique
   experience has shaped his views of the benefits industry, the healthcare
   industry, and how he’s using that dual knowledge to improve both sides.
   
   
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   CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS ARE A MUST-HAVE
   
   Jessica Kim|December 13, 2022
   
   There is a deep need for comprehensive caregiver support, and employers play
   a critical role in building this care infrastructure.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   BOOST RETENTION WITH BUDGET-FRIENDLY, INTERNAL CHANGE
   
   Willa Hart|December 12, 2022
   
   The first step for any individual HR professional looking to boost retention
   is to figure out why employees are leaving their particular organization.
   
   

 * Podcast
   
   SUCCESS IS NOT ABOUT WINS AND LOSSES
   
   Ed Ligonde and Eric Silverman|December 12, 2022
   
   Join Eric and Ed for a discussion about how you create success by building a
   lasting relationship with your clients through doing what is best for them,
   not just what makes you the most money.
   
   

 * Best PracticesExpert Opinion
   
   YEAR-END 401(K) CHECKLIST: HOW TO PREVENT COSTLY STUMBLES IN 2023
   
   Jennifer Tanck, Esq. and Laura Battle|December 12, 2022
   
   It’s time to do a top-to-bottom review, taking a holistic approach that
   enables employers and advisors to check the overall health of the plan and
   gauge how prepared it is to deal with changes.
   
   

 * News
   
   STATES ARE CONSIDERING EXTENDING POSTPARTUM MEDICAID COVERAGE
   
   Matt Volz|December 12, 2022
   
   The 15 states that limit postpartum Medicaid eligibility to 60 days are
   predominantly a swath of Republican-led states that stretch from the Mountain
   West to the South.
   
   

 * Commentary
   
   HR LESSONS FROM ELON MUSK'S TWITTER TAKEOVER
   
   Dr. Anna Tavis|December 12, 2022
   
   It is too early to offer the full autopsy of Twitter’s post-acquisition
   turmoil, but a few preliminary observations could be instructive for leaders,
   managers, and HR.
   
   

 * News
   
   NEW BIPARTISAN RETIREMENT SAVINGS BILL INTRODUCED (WHILE AWAITING SECURE 2.0)
   
   Alan Goforth|December 12, 2022
   
   The Retirement Savings for Americans Act would establish a new program that
   gives workers access to portable, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts
   with federal matching contributions for low- and middle-income workers.
   
   

 * News
   
   OPERATING MARGINS FOR THREE LARGEST HEALTH SYSTEMS EXCEED PRE-PANDEMIC
   LEVELS, STUDY FINDS
   
   Alan Goforth|December 12, 2022
   
   “Industry reports have suggested that hospitals had high margins in 2020 and
   2021 but have faced significant financial challenges in 2022,” the report
   concludes.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   LOOKING TO SELL YOUR BROKERAGE? YOU NEED AN ADVISOR
   
   Charles Goldblum, CFA, CFP|December 12, 2022
   
   The difference between what you think your brokerage is worth and what the
   highest bidder will pay is often very different. Why does this happen? What
   do you need to do? And what else should you be thinking about?
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   FINANCIAL SAFETY NET: HOW EMPLOYERS CAN SET UP EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS FOR
   EMPLOYEES
   
   Rachel Schneider|December 09, 2022
   
   Companies are making emergency funds easily available to workers regardless
   of the nature of the emergency, often helping them afford basic living
   expenses like housing, food, and utilities amidst their hard times.
   
   
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   ADDRESS AND AVOID EMPLOYEE BURNOUT: A Q&A WITH RACHEL BELLOW
   
   Lily Peterson|December 09, 2022
   
   Rachel Bellow, co-founder of Bonfire Women suggests engaging with your
   employers in what work they love and what work they loathe.
   
   

 * Best Practices
   
   5 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN DEVELOPING AN ENGAGING MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE
   
   Jikku Venkat|December 09, 2022
   
   The modern workforce is more multigenerational than ever, with employees of
   all ages working side by side.
   
   

 * Research
   
   NEW & IMPROVED: PLAN SPONSORS PRIORITIZING 401(K) PLAN DESIGN AMID TODAY'S
   CHALLENGES
   
   Joel Kranc|December 09, 2022
   
   Of those plan sponsors who reported full employee participation, 80% had a
   plan financial advisor, according to a Morgan Stanley, who just enhanced its
   design.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   NAIL YOUR NICHE: 11 WAYS TO GET PROSPECTS TO COME LOOKING FOR YOU
   
   Bryce Sanders|December 09, 2022
   
   There are certain steps you can take – align to a prospect’s timetable,
   cultivate influencers or maintain a stellar online presence – that make it
   easy for prospects to seek you out.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   EMPLOYERS CAN TAKE STEPS TO HELP REDUCE HIGH MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE IN U.S.
   
   Alan Goforth|December 09, 2022
   
   “Employers are in a unique position to hold health insurers and vendors
   accountable for the work they do and how equitable access to quality care is
   achieved,” according to a new report from Mercer.
   
   

 * News
   
   BIDEN ANNOUNCES $36 BILLION IN RELIEF FOR AILING TEAMSTERS’ PENSION FUND
   
   Joel Kranc|December 09, 2022
   
   This largest-ever rescue covers 350,000 workers and retirees of the Central
   States Pension Fund, one of the largest multi-employer pension plans in the
   nation that was projected to become insolvent in 2026 prior to the pandemic.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   INCREASE IN LABOR COMPETITION LEADS TO GREATER INVESTMENT IN EMPLOYEE
   EXPERIENCE
   
   Willa Hart|December 09, 2022
   
   63% of respondents say challenges due to the shift from in-person to remote
   and hybrid work has led to a willingness to invest more in EX.
   
   

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   FUND GIANT VANGUARD QUITS CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE, AFTER PUSHBACK FROM 13
   STATES
   
   Frances Schwartzkopff and Alastair Marsh|December 08, 2022
   
   Last week, 13 Republican state attorneys general asked federal energy
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   buying utility stocks because of its relationship with the Net Zero Asset
   Managers coalition.
   
   

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   FUTURE-PROOFING RETIREMENT: HOW TO PLAN FOR 2023 (WITH SECURE 2.0 AS A
   WILDCARD)
   
   Alan Goforth|December 08, 2022
   
   It’s no easy task in a turbulent economy for plan sponsors to look ahead,
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   Congress will enact SECURE Act 2.0 in the post-election session next week.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   COMPENSATION FOR CEOS SOARS IN PANDEMIC’S WAKE
   
   Michael Popke|December 08, 2022
   
   The executive pay gap between large and small companies is shrinking, too
   
   
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   401(K) REAL ESTATE INVESTING: HOW DC PLANS CAN LEARN FROM DB PLANS
   
   Scott Wooldridge|December 08, 2022
   
   Defined benefit retirement plans have successfully implemented real estate
   investments for almost 50 years and there is increase interest and adoption
   in DC plans, according to a J.P. Morgan study.
   
   

 * News
   
   HEALTH INSURANCE INCREASES ARE UNSUSTAINABLE, NEW POLICES MIGHT HELP
   EMPLOYERS GAIN LEVERAGE
   
   Scott Wooldridge|December 08, 2022
   
   There is consensus in the business world that health care costs are too high;
   the question is how to address the problem.
   
   

 * Podcast
   
   HANDLE HR COMPLAINTS MORE EFFECTIVELY — WITH JARED POPE
   
   David Saltzman|December 08, 2022
   
   This week's episode delves into dealing with workplace complaints—reasons why
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   employer…
   
   

 * RETHINKING HEALTH BENEFITS STRATEGY IN LIGHT OF THE GREAT REALIZATION
   
   Justin Holland|December 08, 2022
   
   Here are three key benefits strategies that companies and their benefits
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   empowering organizations to contain skyrocketing health care costs.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   SEASONAL WORKERS: THE SUPPLY CHAIN’S MISSING LINK
   
   Dan Johnston|December 08, 2022
   
   If your business is slowing down its usual season hiring push, it’s critical
   to ensure your employees can handle workload amid shifts in holiday demand.
   
   

 * Expert Perspectives Presented by UMR
   
   HEALTH CARE PAYMENT INTEGRITY: WHY IT MATTERS MORE THAN EVER
   
   Ann Clifford|December 07, 2022
   
   With health care spending rising, payment integrity solutions can play an
   increasingly important role in how brokers help clients reduce costs.
   
   

 * News
   
   SELF-FUNDED PLANS SUE ANTHEM, ALLEGING OVERCHARGING AND OTHER ERISA
   VIOLATIONS
   
   Emily Cousins|December 07, 2022
   
   Employers claim that the health care company, now known as Elevance Health,
   breached its fiduciary duties under ERISA because they were denied access to
   plan claims due to mismanagement of funds.
   
   

 * Expert OpinionResearch
   
   PROMOTING YOUR PACKAGE: REINTRODUCING THE FULL SPECTRUM OF YOUR BENEFITS TO
   WORKERS
   
   Aaron Harding|December 07, 2022
   
   Financial wellness benefits and education provide an opportunity to put the
   pieces together and teach employees to apply the full range of workplace
   benefits, such as pre-tax transit benefits or education costs, to their
   personal financial needs.
   
   

 * Market InsightsResearch
   
   SELF-DIRECTED 401(K) PARTICIPANTS (MOSTLY GEN XERS) SAW BALANCES DROP IN Q3
   
   Michael Popke|December 07, 2022
   
   Even though balances fell from last year and last quarter, asset allocations
   and trading remained steady heading into the final quarter, according to a
   Schwab report.
   
   

 * Market Insights
   
   THE CHANGE & DISRUPTION OF 2022, AS OPPORTUNITIES GROW HEADING INTO 2023
   
   Alan Goforth|December 07, 2022
   
   The benefits industry catches its breath after a year filled with change and
   disruption, as opportunities abound heading into 2023.
   
   
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   WHAT CONSUMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEW REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BENEFITS
   
   Sally Prather and Danielle Capilla|December 07, 2022
   
   It’s important for consumers to be apprised of the scope and limitations of
   services that employers may provide in accordance with state law.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   DISAPPEARING BENEFITS: SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE, FINANCIAL WELLNESS, TUITION
   ASSISTANCE
   
   Dan Cook|December 07, 2022
   
   40% of employers say they had revised the benefits package during the
   pandemic.
   
   

 * News
   
   OFFSETTING COSTS: EMPLOYERS USING PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
   
   Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News|December 07, 2022
   
   The latest twist in a long-running dispute between the drug industry and
   insurers over which group is more to blame for rising costs to patients. And
   patients are, again, caught in the middle.
   
   

 * EMPATHETIC BENEFITS STRATEGIES: HOW TO BOOST EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND
   RETENTION 
   
   Sherri Bockhorst|December 07, 2022
   
   Approaching benefits as a year-round activity is key to building engagement
   by leveraging tactics that empower employees to better understand what’s
   available to them, why it matters, and how to access those programs when and
   where they need them.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   BUSINESS BUILDING: 8 WAYS TO DRIVE OPPORTUNITY WITH CURRENT CLIENTS
   
   Bryce Sanders|December 06, 2022
   
   Because you take an interest in a client’s business, they want you to succeed
   in your business too. That’s why you need to make them aware of the ways they
   can help you build your book of business.
   
   

 * Expert Opinion
   
   ARE MOST PENSION PLANS REALLY CLOSE TO BEING ‘FULLY FUNDED’?
   
   Ryan McGlothlin|December 06, 2022
   
   In some cases, plan sponsors are being told that their termination basis
   funding levels are significantly lower than they actually are, which could be
   a result of misinformation tied to outdated glide paths or lump sum pension
   payouts.
   
   

 * Expert OpinionResearch
   
   PUTTING 401(K)S ON AUTOPILOT: TAKE PLAN DESIGN TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN 2023
   
   Dave Stinnett|December 06, 2022
   
   Looking to the year ahead, now's the time to take stock of your company’s
   retirement plan to ensure it has adopted the following automatic features
   that help set your workforce up for investment success.
   
   

 * News
   
   STUDY REVEALS THAT RURAL WORKERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO LACK PAID SICK LEAVE
   
   Scott Wooldridge|December 06, 2022
   
   Data suggests that companies based in rural areas who do offer paid medical
   leave might have a significant advantage in attracting and retaining workers.
   
   

 * Case Study
   
   EMPLOYEES OFTEN DREAD OPEN ENROLLMENT, MISUNDERSTAND BENEFIT OPTIONS, SURVEY
   FINDS
   
   Alan Goforth|December 06, 2022
   
   29% of those surveyed indicated they were unaware of the life insurance
   benefits their company offers to them.
   
   

 * Research
   
   CHANGE THE CONVERSATION: EMPLOYERS NEED TO MAKE RETIREMENT PLANNING MORE
   ACCESSIBLE
   
   Tom Gresham|December 06, 2022
   
   Plan sponsors need to be more receptive to bringing in someone that's going
   to give holistic advice to employees – to educate them about saving for
   retirement – and it all starts with employers, says a new study.
   
   
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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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THE EVOLVING ROLE OF TELEHEALTH BENEFITS IN A POST-COVID WORLD

From Walmart Health Virtual Care

Help your clients meet expectations of today’s workforces while controlling
costs and improving productivity.

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