Employee Benefits
Spotlight on 2025 Benefit Limits
The IRS has released the 2025 benefit plan limits. The following chart shows some of the key limits for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 tax years.
November 15, 2024
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Courts Ablaze with Tobacco Surcharge Class Action Lawsuits
Tobacco surcharges, or an increase in premiums for employees who use tobacco products, are attractive to employers looking to keep their employee population healthy and lower their healthcare costs. But they can go too far, and many employers might not be aware of the limitations.
November 15, 2024
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Key Considerations for All Employers: Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAE) Final Rule
This September, the tri-agencies (Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, and Health and Human Services) released the long-awaited Final Rule regarding the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAE Final Rule). The Final Rule, which is effective on November 22, 2024, has a series of enforcement dates, most of which begin on plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
November 15, 2024
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The Importance of Long-Term Thinking During Interest Rate Changes
The Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis point interest rate cut, with more reductions expected by year’s end, may leave employees wondering what it means for their retirement savings — and their overall financial picture.
November 14, 2024
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Protecting Benefit Plans from Cybersecurity Threats
Many plan sponsors focus on external cybersecurity threats, such as hackers attempting to breach their systems, but disgruntled employees can also pose a risk.
November 14, 2024
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Increasing 401(k) Balances Can Bring Increased Risk
By the second quarter of this year, the number of “401(k) millionaires” rose 2.5% from Q1, marking a record high according to Fidelity.
November 14, 2024
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What to look for in an extended-care policy
Extended-care coverage can be complex. Here’s a list of questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of these policies.
November 13, 2024
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Weekly Market Update
Stocks surged higher last week, fueled by the Fed’s rate cut decision and post-election enthusiasm as investors looked to future policy impacts of a Republican-controlled Senate and executive branch. (The House of Representatives remains undecided.)
November 12, 2024
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Election Takeaways for Employers Sponsoring Group Health Plans
As the United States looks to 2025 and the inauguration of President Donald Trump, employers that sponsor employee benefit plans might be wondering what changes related to health benefits in America could be on the horizon.
November 8, 2024
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