Benefits Buzz: April 2023

April 24, 2023
by anchoradmin
Category: Compliance

Tags: ACACAA

Gag Clause Attestations Are Due by Dec. 31, 2023 On Feb. 23, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs on the prohibition of gag clauses under the transparency provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). These FAQs require health plans and health insurance issuers to submit […]

Fact Sheet for Consumers About the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

April 17, 2023
by anchoradmin
Category: COVID-19

Tags: End of PHE

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a consumer-facing fact sheet to help people know what to expect at the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). The Department of Health and Human Services is planning for the federal PHE and the COVID-19 national emergency to expire at the end of the day on […]

Two Areas Impacting Benefits When the COVID-19 Emergencies End

April 16, 2023
by anchoradmin
Category: ComplianceCOVID-19

Tags: COVID-19End of PHE

When the COVID-19 public health emergency and national emergency were declared in 2020, no one anticipated they would still be in place in 2023. On January 30, 2023, the President announced the intent to end the emergencies on May 11, 2023. The impact of the emergencies on employer-sponsored benefits affected certain coverages, reimbursements, and timelines. […]

Employee Benefit Trends: What is a Lifestyle Spending Account?

April 3, 2023
by anchoradmin
Category: Custom ContentEmployee BenefitsHealth Care

Tags: Lifestyle Spending AccountLSA

A Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) offers employers an opportunity to help fund health and wellness costs that a traditional group health plan won’t cover. LSAs are often used as perks to attract and retain quality employees and could be a desirable piece of the employee benefits puzzle. What Is a Lifestyle Spending Account? A Lifestyle […]

Preparing for a Safe Easter

March 27, 2023
by anchoradmin
Category: ChurchNonprofitProperty and Casualty

Tags: Easter CelebrationSafety

There are many factors to consider when preparing for larger crowds at your church.  Preparation is key in making sure both your property and your people are prepared for the big event. While you may already have safety and risk management procedures in place, think about the following ideas when reviewing those actions and getting ready […]

4 Areas to Inspect on Your Church Grounds

March 20, 2023
by anchoradmin
Category: ChurchProperty and CasualtySafety

Tags: Church Safety

With the extreme winter weather experienced nationwide this past year, this spring would be an excellent time to conduct an inspection of your church’s buildings and grounds. This is especially important with the Easter holiday approaching and the increased number of people who will be attending services and activities during that time. The following items […]

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