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Form 5500 Filing Requirements: Deadlines, Penalties, and Compliance Options

If your company provides an employee benefit plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), you are likely obligated to file Form 5500. This annual report discloses key details about your organization’s benefit offerings, such as welfare benefit plans (including medical, dental, life, and disability coverage), retirement plans, fully insured plans, and self-funded […]

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Risk Management

Allergic Reactions at Summer and Day Camps: A Critical Guide to Safety

With nearly 50 million people across the United States experiencing some form of allergy, allergic reactions represent a significant and constant threat in any summer or day camp environment. While many reactions present with minor symptoms, others can quickly become life-threatening. Understanding how to properly recognize and respond to allergic reactions in campers is therefore […]

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Compliance

The Clock is Ticking: Don’t Miss the Deadline for the EEO-1 Report

The annual EEO-1 Report, mandated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), is a cornerstone of workplace diversity and anti-discrimination efforts in the United States. This data collection provides a demographic snapshot of America’s workforce, helping to monitor for discrimination and promote equal employment opportunity. Missing the deadline can lead to serious consequences, making it […]

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Custom Content Mental Health

Mind Matters: Supporting Employee Mental Health at Work

Every year, millions of people experience mental health challenges with limited access to care. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 people globally are affected. Conditions like anxiety and depression significantly reduce productivity, costing the global economy around $1 trillion annually. Despite the rising demand for support, more than two-thirds of those who […]

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Custom Content Financial Planning

Disability Insurance Explained: Long-Term Disability

Your most valuable asset isn’t your house, car or retirement account.  It’s the ability to make a living. Long-term disability insurance (LTD) provides financial protection by replacing a portion of your income—typically 50% to 70%—if you become unable to work due to a prolonged illness, injury, or accident.  This benefit is paid directly to you […]

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Disability Insurance Explained: Long-Term Disability

Your most valuable asset isn’t your house, car or retirement account.  It’s the ability to make a living. Long-term disability insurance (LTD) provides financial protection by replacing a portion of your income—typically 50% to 70%—if you become unable to work due to a prolonged illness, injury, or accident.  This benefit is paid directly to you […]

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Employee Benefits

Benefits Buzz Newsletter – May 2025

DOL Updates Model Employer CHIP Notice The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Employer Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Notice with information current as of March 17, 2025. As a reminder, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) imposes an annual notice requirement on employers that maintain group […]

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Church Property and Casualty Risk Management

Managing Vehicle Risks in Religious Organizations

Religious organizations may utilize vehicles for a variety of reasons, whether it’s for transporting youth groups, providing rides to community members in need or traveling on mission trips. While using vehicles can certainly benefit religious organizations, doing so also carries significant risks. After all, it only takes a single accident on the road to cause […]

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Voluntary Benefits: The Missing Piece of Your Compensation Puzzle

The Rise of Voluntary Benefits As healthcare costs increase, so does the demand for voluntary benefits. These optional benefits allow employees to select and pay for additional perks to meet their individual needs, especially in today’s diverse workforce. They’re also a valuable supplement to health insurance, particularly as healthcare expenses rise and affordability becomes a […]

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Benefits Breakdown Newsletter – April 2025

HDHP Enrollment Fell Below 50% in 2023 Enrollment in high deductible health plans (HDHPs) fell in plan year 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline. The ValuePenguin study findings show that 49.7% of private-sector employees were enrolled in HDHPs in 2023, down from 53.6% in 2022. ValuePenguin reported enrollment reached its highest at 55.7% […]

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