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Employee Benefits

Maximizing Impact: The Value of Voluntary Benefits for Today’s Workforce

In this session, our experts will showcase the value of voluntary benefits, from financial savings to improved retention to addressing the specific needs of their employees.

March 20, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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HIPAA Privacy and Security Overview

Join our compliance experts for an overview of HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar, we'll review the different types of entities subject to HIPAA, take an in-depth look at protected health information (PHI), individual rights under HIPAA, and what to do when there is a breach of PHI.

April 11, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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Balancing Cost and Care: Could a Captive solution be the right fit for you?

In this session, our experts will discuss how Captive solutions work and what you need to consider for your own group’s needs.

April 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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Retirement Plan Services

Why Workers Leave Matching Dollars on the Table

Many employees unknowingly leave free retirement dollars on the table due to psychological biases like present bias, loss aversion, and decision paralysis. Understanding these barriers can help plan sponsors implement strategies that encourage higher contributions and ensure employees maximize their employer match.

February 11, 2025

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Reminder: RxDC Reporting Due June 1

With the 2024 reference year RxDC reporting deadline approaching in June, plan sponsors should refamiliarize themselves with the reporting requirements. The 2024 reference year RxDC Reporting Instructions have been released, though there were no changes to the reporting requirements or data elements from last year.

February 10, 2025

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Report Highlights Risks and Oversight Challenges of Crypto in 401(k)s

A new report highlights the risks and oversight challenges of including cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans, citing high volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and cybersecurity threats. With federal agencies urging extreme caution, plan sponsors must carefully evaluate their fiduciary responsibilities and stay informed on evolving regulations.

February 6, 2025

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PBGC Updates Premium Deadlines for 2025 and Beyond

Plan sponsors should prepare for an earlier premium payment deadline in 2025 due to changes from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. While efforts to repeal the rule continue, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation urges sponsors to adjust their filing processes and stay informed on potential regulatory updates.

February 3, 2025

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