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    • TransparencyOn June 24, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First directing the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor (Departments) to develop regulations to require hospitals, healthcare providers, health insurance issuers, and self-insured group health plans to provide or facilitate access to information about expected out-of-pocket costs for items or services to patients before they receive care.  GBS Benefits will be sharing information about transparency here.

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Suicide Prevention & Awareness Mini-Series | 2025

General, WellnessBy Mara VicentinaSeptember 19, 2025

Gain the tools needed to approach conversations about suicide, educate loved ones, and feel confident in their ability to respond to concerns.

Compliance Monthly Update: August 2025

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaSeptember 4, 2025

A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in August 2025.

2025 October Health & Wellness Resources: How to Play Into Your Biology [Women]

Healthy Habits, Population Health, WellnessBy Mara VicentinaSeptember 3, 2025

October is Women’s Health Awareness Month. Learn how to play into your biology or how to encourage loved ones to do so by reading this month’s resources!

HIPAA Privacy & Security Compliance Toolkit

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaSeptember 2, 2025

This toolkit is intended to help employers that sponsor group health plans understand their compliance obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

COBRA & Medicare Interaction Reference Guide

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaSeptember 2, 2025

Discover a COBRA & Medicare Interaction reference guide in this post.

MSP Rules: Communicating with Medicare-Eligible Employees

GeneralBy Mara VicentinaAugust 25, 2025

Learn how the Medicare Secondary Payer rules require employer health plans to be the primary payer when both Medicare and employer coverage apply, ensuring employees retain full benefits while protecting Medicare resources.

Employee Handbook Best Practices

General, Human ResourcesBy Mara VicentinaAugust 14, 2025

Maintaining a thoughtfully written and regularly updated employee handbook is essential for employers. Consider this essential, helpful overview if you’re getting ready to prepare or update an employee handbook.

Compliance Monthly Update: July 2025

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaAugust 12, 2025

A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in July 2025.

2025 September Health & Wellness Resources: How to Enhance Social Connections

Healthy Habits, Population Health, WellnessBy Mara VicentinaJuly 30, 2025

Strong social connections are essential to our overall wellbeing—at home, at work, and in life. This month’s resources are packed with simple, meaningful ways to strengthen relationships and build lasting connection.

Iowa’s New PBM Law

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaJuly 28, 2025

On Monday, July 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa issued a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of Iowa Senate File 383.

2026 COLAs for Benefit Plans

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaJuly 23, 2025

Each year, federal regulators announce cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) . See a shortened list to reflect spring adjustments for 2026 that have been announced to date. [May 2025]

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Employer Shared Responsiblity Penalties

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaJuly 23, 2025

To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. Find and download the matrix.

People discussing compliance penalties.

Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaJuly 23, 2025

To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. Find and download the matrix.

Supplements Simplified: What You Need to Know

Population Health, WellnessBy Mara VicentinaJuly 16, 2025

Whether you’re looking to improve your health, boost your energy, or fill in nutritional gaps, supplements can play a significant role. However, the supplement industry is massive and it’s common for their claims to be exaggerated at best. In this video, we break down the basics so you can make more informed decisions about which supplements may be right for you.

Group Health Plan and ACA Marketplace Provisions in the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaJuly 10, 2025

Learn more about Group Health Plan and ACA Marketplace provisions in the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill.

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