Enjoy the Holidays with Less Stress
Follow these six actionable tips to keep your stress in check this holiday season.
Watch Now: Connect to What Matters
As we look forward to toasting eggnog and winning the company gingerbread house competition, it’s important to recognize the holidays can also be a time of stress. Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Catherine Van Tassell, shares tools to find meaningful connection during the holidays.
Ways to Give Back
November is associated with spending time with family, gift giving and eating lots of delicious meals. It is the perfect time to show gratitude by finding ways to give back. Get inspired with these 7 ideas.
Compliance Monthly Update: November 2022
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the federal level, organized chronologically.
4 Ways To Create Healthy Thanksgiving Traditions
Traditions are an important part of life as they add sentiment and strengthen emotional bonds between family and friends. Here are some ideas of how to create lasting memories through healthy-minded Thanksgiving traditions.
Bequeath Your Blood
Bequeath Your Blood Donating blood is quite literally a life saver! Every two seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood. The process is safe and simple and the actual donation for one pint of blood takes less than 10-12 minutes. Continue reading for a few spooky and spectacular facts that you may…
2023 COLAs for Benefit Plans
Each year, various federal regulators announce cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) affecting tax, employee benefits dollar amounts and penalties for the upcoming calendar year. Adjustments for 2023 that are most relevant to health and benefits plans are listed below. For prior amounts and changes from 2022, please download the GBS PDF summary. 2023 COLAs for Benefit Plans…
Watch Now: Disconnect to Connect
Screens consume a large amount of our personal and professional lives and for many of us, social media is the main avenue of social connection. Social media can be a great way to connect with friends and family members that live far away or to meet new people who share interests. On the flip side, it can also provoke feelings…
Compliance Monthly Update: October 2022
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the federal level, organized chronologically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team.
Watch Now: GBS 2022 Annual Conference
This year’s GBS 2022 Annual Conference was a great time of connection and education. There were eight presentations and we were honored to have bestselling author Stephen M.R. Covey as the keynote speaker. 2022 Breakout Session Materials These presentations are great for review, refreshing your notes, or exploring the courses you weren’t able to attend.…
Compliance Update: September 2022
State/Local Compliance Update: September 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. California California legislature votes to extend COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements. The current…
Watch Now: Connect to Your Emotional Intelligence
In a workplace setting, 90% of all top performers score high in emotional intelligence (EQ), making EQ the single biggest predictor of workplace performance. Individuals that score high in EQ compared to those who score low make an average of $29,000 more per year. In fact, “the link between EQ and earnings is so direct…
Compliance Update: August 2022
State/Local Compliance Update: August 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. Arkansas Arkansas warns PBMs to stop charging illegal fees. In an August 17 bulletin, the Arkansas…
Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties
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. A penalty is triggered only if one or more employees purchase coverage in the exchange and qualify for a subsidy. There are two possible penalties, the Code §4980H(a) and the Code…
Watch Now: Prevention Today Keeps Problems Away
Have you wondered: • What screenings are recommended for your age and gender?• Which screenings are covered as preventive care?• What questions you should ask your provider? Watch this short video to learn what questions you should be asking your physician during a preventive care visit. Download our Ask-the-Doctor Checklist to prepare for your next check-up! Download PDF