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Benefits+ | Compliance | Employee Benefits

EBSA ADDS STAFF, SIGNALS ENFORCEMENT SHIFT

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is hiring again after a year of significant workforce losses. The agency’s new hires of public-facing workers offer plan sponsors potential insight into the agency’s evolving priorities and enforcement approach. The EBSA, an agency (…)

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PUBLISHED February 7th, 2025

Medicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2025 for Calendar Year Plans

DeAnn Deck

Group health plan sponsors are required to complete an online disclosure form with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on an annual …

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PUBLISHED February 3rd, 2025

Balancing Progress with Nonprofit Executive Compensation

Julie Bingham

The median executive pay for nonprofits has risen steadily since 2018. However, due to disparities within the sector, the prominence of short and long-term …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED January 28th, 2025

Verisk Estimates LA Wildfire Insured Losses at $28 to $35 Billion

The MJ Companies

Verisk’s Extreme Event Solutions team has projected insured losses ranging from $28 billion to $35 billion for the Palisades and Eaton Fires that devastated …

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MJ Foundation
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PUBLISHED January 21st, 2025

Supporting Employees That Traditional Hiring Leaves Out

Britni Shrout

Even with a degree in computer networking and cybersecurity, Geraldine struggled to find a job after immigrating to the United States from Peru in …

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PUBLISHED January 15th, 2025

New Colorado FAMLI Rules Include Employer Penalties

The MJ Companies

The new rules address the coordination of FAMLI with other benefits and establish penalties for violations. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently …

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MJ Foundation
Group photo of MJ Foundation representatives presenting a $25,000 grant check to Dayspring Center, celebrating their support for community initiatives. The backdrop features colorful artwork, emphasizing the festive atmosphere of the event.
PUBLISHED January 14th, 2025

The MJ Foundation Awards Three $25,000 Grants to Local Non-Profits in Indianapolis, Phoenix, and Denver

The MJ Companies

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 14, 2025) – The MJ Charitable Foundation (the MJ Foundation), has awarded three $25,000 grants to non-profits in the Indianapolis, Phoenix, and …

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Leave and Absence Management
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PUBLISHED January 7th, 2025

Integrating Leave Plans

Courtney Hutchison and Brycie Wasson

In November of 2020, employees in Colorado demonstrated via a state-wide ballot the value they place on the ability to access paid leave from …

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PUBLISHED January 6th, 2025

Newly Passed Legislation Modifies ACA Reporting Requirements

DeAnn Deck

On Dec. 23, 2024, President Joe Biden signed two bills into law that will streamline the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting requirements under Internal …

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News and Updates
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PUBLISHED December 31st, 2024

Looking Ahead to a Year of Meaningful Moments

Mike H. Bill

There’s nothing like a milestone to get you thinking about what matters—and about time, which seems to jet by at an ever-increasing pace. I’ve …

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PUBLISHED December 19th, 2024

Court Rejects New Notice Requirement for Fixed Indemnity Coverage

DeAnn Deck

On Dec. 4, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated a new notice requirement for fixed indemnity coverage in …

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MJ Foundation
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PUBLISHED December 18th, 2024

A Loving Approach to Impacting Lives

Britni Shrout

As we head into the holiday season, many of us reflect on the past year and feel grateful for all that we have. Whether …

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PUBLISHED December 13th, 2024

Health Plans Must Update HIPAA Policies for New Reproductive Health Care Rights

DeAnn Deck

Beginning Dec. 23, 2024, covered entities and their business associates must comply with stricter HIPAA privacy protections for reproductive health care. These new protections …

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