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Custom Content Mental Health Wellness

Battling Holiday Depression: Tips to Avoid a Blue Christmas

For some, the lyrics “with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings when friends come to call, it’s the hap-happiest season of all” stirs happy memories of Christmas caroling. However, for others, the holidays can be one of the most stressful and isolating times of the year. The season often brings a whirlwind of demands—shopping, […]

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Benefits Employee Benefits

2025 Employee Benefit Limits: What You Need to Know

Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are adjusted for inflation. For 2025, most of these limits have increased. Key Benefit Limits for 2025: Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions Single Coverage: $4,300 (up $150 from 2024) Family Coverage: $8,550 (up $250 from 2024) Catch-up Contributions: $1,000 HDHP Minimum Deductible Single Coverage: $1,650 […]

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Custom Content Health Care

ER vs Urgent Care: How to Choose the Right Care for Your Medical Needs

All too often, illness or injury appears out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night with intense abdominal pain.  Or your baby spikes a high fever on the weekend. These situations are stressful and it’s hard to think when you’re under stress. But you need to decide where to go […]

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Compliance Employee Benefits Health Care

Gag Clause Attestation Deadline

As the year comes to an end, a crucial compliance deadline looms for employers with health plans. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), health plans and insurance issuers must submit a Gag Clause Compliance Attestation by December 31, 2024. Since its enactment in 2020, this regulation prohibits health plans from including gag clauses—provisions that limit […]

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Church Risk Management

Holiday Safety: Tips for a Worry-Free Celebration

The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be a time for accidents and injuries. To ensure a safe and festive holiday season, be mindful of these common hazards and take the necessary precautions: 1. Fire Hazards: Dry Christmas Trees: Ensure your Christmas tree is well-watered to prevent fires. […]

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Custom Content Employee Benefits Health Insurance

Navigating Employee Benefits: A Glossary

Employee benefits can be a complex landscape, filled with acronyms and unfamiliar terms. In fact, more than 50% of American adults report that they don’t have a clear understanding of their health insurance.  Many people are confused because they reach adulthood without ever learning the basics of health insurance terminology.  Illiteracy about health insurance is […]

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Custom Content Employee Engagement HR

Bridging the Generational Divide: Leveraging Technology for Effective Communication

In today’s diverse workplaces, effective communication across generations is essential for fostering collaboration, productivity, and a positive work environment. Understanding the unique communication preferences of each generation can help bridge the gap and create a more inclusive and harmonious workplace. Technology can play a crucial role in bridging the generational gap and facilitating seamless communication. […]

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Affordable Care Act Compliance

The Pay or Play Percentage Increase for 2025

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires large employers to offer affordable health insurance coverage to their full-time employees or face a penalty known as the “Pay or Play” tax. This tax is based on the employer’s average monthly wage (AMW) and the number of full-time employees.  The affordability rate for employer-sponsored health coverage will increase from 8.39% to […]

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Church Maintenance Nonprofit

Routine Maintenance Reduces Risk and Losses: Hazards Around Your Property

We know that when you think of doing ministry, you’re probably not envisioning inspecting your roof, replacing filters, and making sure gutters are clear. But each of these tasks is part of keeping your building and grounds in order. A church that is taken care of can better serve its congregation the community. The last […]

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