Benefits, with Purpose!

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Employee benefits touch the lives of individual people each and every day. As benefits delivery experts, it’s a tall order we take seriously and meet with purpose. Join us to hear how you can navigate the world of health benefits and deliver purpose to your employees in the moments that matter most.

EPISODE 1

The transformation of the employee benefits experience

With so many benefit decisions to make, the right technology can help employers meet their employees individual needs at the time in their lives when they need guidance. Does the human factor still play a part?

22 min
EPISODE 2

Benefits Accounts: The only constant is change

An interpretation of the many legislative changes impacting medical benefits accounts (CARES, HEALS and HEROS Acts) and what employers need to know.

20 min
EPISODE 3

Benefits Accounts: Navigating the plan year runout

Health care accounts such as HSAs and FSAs bring value to employees if the correct actions are taken. Our experts discuss the importance of plan year deadlines and how employers can help employees navigate this important time.

20 min
EPISODE 4

Co-fiduciary arrangements: The next frontier of pension outsourcing

Co-fiduciary arrangements within defined benefit pension plan administration has become an increasing trend for employers. Why? Our experts explain how outsourcing these responsibilities and liabilities to a third-party brings significant value, providing risk mitigation, enhanced compliance results, and more.

37 min
EPISODE 5

COBRA subsidies in the American Rescue Plan Act

On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed the latest COVID-19 relief bill which includes a 100% COBRA subsidy for those who lost coverage due to involuntary termination or reduction in hours. Our experts unpack the many questions that come along with this update and the administrative challenges for employers in implementing these subsidies.

26 min
EPISODE 6

COBRA subsidies in the American Rescue Plan Act – Part 2

This second episode on COBRA subsidies focuses on Department of Labor guidance and model notices. Our experts review administration challenges and compliance strategies for implementing the subsidies and coordinating subsidies with the one-year extensions under previous emergency rules.

37 min
EPISODE 7

HSAs: The best option for retirement savings?

HSAs are often a misunderstood benefit by employees, especially when it comes to how these accounts can help save for retirement. Our experts discuss the reality of health care costs in retirement, and how an HSA in addition to a 401(k) can be a highly effective strategy in planning for the future.

17 min
EPISODE 8

HSA spending, saving and engagement

Research shows year over year employees are increasingly opening HSA accounts. However in 2020, about 20% of accounts were unfunded—meaning employees were not enjoying any of the tax benefits the HSA provides. Why is this employee benefit so often underutilized? Our experts tackle the issue of engagement and talk strategy and practical tips so employers can take action and help their employees maximize the spending and saving value available to them from these accounts.

14 min

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Employee benefits touch the lives of individual people each and every day. As benefits delivery experts, it’s a tall order we take seriously and meet with purpose. Join us to hear how you can navigate the world of health benefits and deliver purpose to your employees in the moments that matter most.

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Benefits, with Purpose!

Benefits, with Purpose!

The transformation of the employee benefits experience

Benefits Accounts: The only constant is change

Benefits Accounts: Navigating the plan year runout

Co-fiduciary arrangements: The next frontier of pension outsourcing

COBRA subsidies in the American Rescue Plan Act

COBRA subsidies in the American Rescue Plan Act – Part 2

HSAs: The best option for retirement savings?

HSA spending, saving and engagement

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