Benefits Communications

New and Updated

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  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon to XpertHR

  Updated to include information on the forthcoming: Mental Health and the Workplace

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  Editor's Choice

  Coronavirus (COVID-19): Benefits

  Updated to include information on the COBRA subsidies under the ARPA.

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  Editor's Choice

  Mental Health

  Enhanced with additional details and resources.

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  Legal Timetable

  Revised Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Templates Required

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  Policies and Documents

  Help Employees Use Employer-Provided Benefits During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Checklist

  Under review in relation to the American Rescue Plan Act.

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  50-State Charts

  Health Insurance Exchange Decisions by State

  Updated to reflect New Jersey and Pennsylvania shifts to state-based health exchanges.

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  How To

  How to Address Financial Wellness in the Workplace

  This How To details the steps an employer can take to address financial wellness in the workplace and establish a program designed to best help its employees.

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  Legal Timetable

  DOL Electronic Disclosure Final Rule Relating to ERISA Takes Effect

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  Policies and Documents

  Ensure Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and Benefit Providers Address Employee Mental Health Checklist

  Employers can use this checklist to ensure that their employee assistance programs (EAPs) and benefit providers are adequately equipped to address employee mental health challenges that have been exacerbated by COVID-19.

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  Policies and Documents

  Remind Employees of Employer-Provided Benefits During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Letter

  Employers may use this letter to inform employees about how their current benefits offerings can help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.