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Navigating Seasonal Allergies: A Guide to Managing Seasonal Pollen Through the Year Millions of Americans experience seasonal allergies annually, facing disruptions from symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, coughing, and fatigue triggered by plant pollens. These airborne particles are categorized on a five-tier intensity scale spanning from low and moderate to high and peak. Although […]

As summer turns to fall, a few simple habits can help protect your energy, mood, and routine through the shorter, colder days ahead. The transition from summer to fall can feel refreshing but often disrupts routines. Shorter days and colder weather reduce exposure to sunlight, which may affect circadian rhythms, energy, and mood. This can […]

As the modern workforce evolves, employer-sponsored benefits must adapt to meet changing demographic demands. Women comprise nearly half of the U.S. workforce and are its primary consumers of healthcare services. Today, standard health coverage is shifting away from a pregnancy-only lens to an inclusive, whole-life framework. The Evolution to Whole-Life Care Historically, corporate maternal care […]

Open enrollment is more than just a checkbox on your to-do list. It’s your annual opportunity to design a financial and health safety net that fits your life. Because your needs today might be different than they were a year ago, we want to make sure you have the tools to choose wisely.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are transforming the workplace, helping organizations improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance the employee experience. In HR, AI can assist with tasks such as drafting job descriptions, screening applicants, supporting onboarding, and answering routine employee questions. While these tools can save time and improve productivity, they also introduce legal, […]

Taking prescription medication is a common part of modern life. In fact, more than 131 million American adults take at least one prescription regularly. As we age, managing these medications becomes a vital part of staying healthy. While healthy habits and doctor visits are key, taking your medication correctly is just as important. Your pharmacist […]

Many people put off seeking medical care, even when they recognize that something doesn’t feel right. Busy schedules, financial concerns, fear of receiving bad news, and the hope that symptoms will simply go away often lead to delays that can allow health problems to worsen. While postponing care may seem like the easier choice in […]

Form 5500 Filing Deadline (Calendar-year Plans Only) Employers with employee benefit plans covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) that operate on a calendar year must file Form 5500 for the 2025 plan year by July 31, 2026, unless an extension is requested or a reporting exemption applies. The regular deadline for filing […]

On May 29, 2026, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2026-24, which sets the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2027. The updated limits address: Each of these limits differs depending on whether the coverage is for an individual or a family under an HDHP.

In today’s workforce, a significant number of experienced employees are working a second job that never appears on a timesheet: caregiving.  This places them in the “sandwich generation,” a group of middle-aged adults tasked with simultaneously caring for their aging parents and their own children. This isn’t a specific age cohort like the Baby Boomers, […]