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WHAT PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VACCINE MANDATE MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS

President Joe Biden’s administration is continuing its efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the deadly coronavirus Delta variant. Recently, the White House ordered all federal […]
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WHY STARTING OPEN ENROLLMENT EARLY IN 2021 IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

The COVID-19 pandemic shook the job market in ways never before seen. For one, it created so much uncertainty that employees who would’ve typically searched for a new job […]
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Transparency Requirements & Surprise Billing – Agency FAQs Offer Several Delays

Issue Date: August 2021 Last week, agency guidance was released as several frequently asked questions (FAQs) clarifying requirements and effective dates set forth in the transparency in coverage final […]
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The Delta Variant and Return-to-Work COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

As the highly contagious and transmissible Delta variant spreads across the United States and the numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise, many organizations are taking action to protect […]
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COBRA SUBSIDY EXPIRATION NOTICE

Issue Date: July 2021 It is already time to think about the distribution of the expiration notice for the COBRA subsidy as required by the American Rescue Plan Act […]
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PREVENTION IS KEY

Speaking of keys, not only is Benjamin Franklin famous for the key and kite, but he also coined the phrase “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  While […]
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HOW A CHANCE ENCOUNTER AT A COLLEGE CAREER FAIR LED TO A THRIVING BENEFITS CONSULTING CAREER

The early aughts recession turned out to be Amy Davis’s lucky break. As a senior at Clemson University, she discovered the insurance world when she happened upon Aon at […]
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MJ Insurance Acquires ProCourse Fiduciary Advisors, Expanding Its Benefits Consulting Practice to Include Retirement Plan Advisory

INDIANAPOLIS (August 3, 2021) – MJ Insurance, a leading risk management and employee benefits agency for more than 50 years, today announced the acquisition of ProCourse Fiduciary Advisors (ProCourse).  This partnership enables the firms to offer a holistic approach to wellness and include retirement plan advisory services. The transaction closed on June […]
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COBRA SUBSIDY – UPDATED FORM 941

Issue Date: July 2021 Form 941, the employer’s quarterly federal tax return, has been updated to allow employers to claim a credit for any COBRA subsidies provided to assistance […]
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PREVENTING TURNOVER POST-PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 pandemic is finally getting under control. As more Americans get vaccinated, states are gradually lifting restrictions, and life is returning to pre-pandemic normalcy. Finally, individuals can get […]
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