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Compliance | Employee Benefits

FORM 5500 DEADLINE IS JULY 31

Each year, employers that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) must electronically file an annual report (Form 5500) for each employee benefit plan they maintain unless a filing exemption applies. Employers with employee benefit (…)

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PUBLISHED October 3rd, 2025

Colorado Private Plan Maintenance Fee

The MJ Companies

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) wrapped up its most recent round of changes to the Private Plan Regulations (7 CCR 1107-5), …

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News and Updates
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PUBLISHED October 1st, 2025

The MJ Companies and Cooper Risk Advisors Partner to Serve Niche Businesses

The MJ Companies

INDIANAPOLIS (October 1, 2025) – The MJ Companies, a leading financial services firm for nearly 60 years, and Cooper Risk Advisors, a privately held …

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News and Updates
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PUBLISHED September 30th, 2025

The MJ Companies Hires Melinda Eckard as Vice President, Employee Benefits Operations

The MJ Companies

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 30, 2025) – The MJ Companies, a leading financial services firm for nearly 60 years, is proud to announce the addition of …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED September 23rd, 2025

THE RISING RISK OF NUCLEAR VERDICTS IN MANAGEMENT LIABILITY LITIGATION

The MJ Companies

Nuclear verdicts, which refer to exceptionally high jury awards, have become increasingly common. Several factors have contributed to this trend, including a shifting litigation …

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PUBLISHED September 18th, 2025

Gag Clause Prohibition and Attestation Requirement

DeAnn Deck

Effective in 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) prohibits health plans and health insurance issuers from entering into contracts with health care providers, …

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Benefits+
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PUBLISHED September 17th, 2025

HHS Releases Hardship Exemption Guidance for Catastrophic Coverage

DeAnn Deck

On Sept. 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance describing circumstances under which individuals who are enrolling in …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED September 16th, 2025

U.S. Average Breach Cost Hits Record High of $10.22 Million

The MJ Companies

The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. soared to an all-time high of $10.22 million, even as the global average cost …

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News and Updates
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PUBLISHED September 11th, 2025

The MJ Foundation Names Four Local Nonprofits in Indianapolis, Phoenix, Denver, and Nashville as New Charities of Choice

The MJ Companies

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 10, 2025) – The MJ Charitable Foundation (the MJ Foundation), has named four nonprofits in the Indianapolis, Phoenix, Denver, and Nashville community …

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News and Updates
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PUBLISHED September 3rd, 2025

The MJ Companies Named a 2025 Best Practices Agency

The MJ Companies

The MJ Companies retained its Best Practices status for 2025, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States.    The …

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Pharmacy
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PUBLISHED August 26th, 2025

WHAT LOOKS LIKE A PHARMACY BENEFIT SOMETIMES ISN’T: THE J-CODE CONUNDRUM

Chris Antypas

From what I’ve seen, more than three quarters of employers are facing at least one J-code issue. And because medically administered and infused drugs …

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Compliance
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PUBLISHED August 21st, 2025

Keeping Up with Compliance Quarterly—Q3 2025

DeAnn Deck

Keeping up with compliance developments can be difficult and time-consuming. This quarterly update highlights recent legal developments to help your organization stay on top …

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MJ Foundation
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PUBLISHED August 20th, 2025

Helping Students and Graduates Start their Careers

Britni Shrout

Entering a new career is a challenge for anyone, no matter how much training and drive a candidate has. Unemployment among recent graduates is …

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