The demand for and focus on employees’ mental health and well-being has increased significantly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to address the growing need of mental health support for workforces across the country, companies have continued to roll out wellness-specific programs and benefits to better service their …
Effective June 26, 2021, employers subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) must provide leave to Pennsylvania employees to help them prepare for and recover from surgery related to an organ or tissue donation. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Living Donor Protection Act was signed into law, …
Over the years, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has created reporting requirements under Code Sections 6055 and 6056. These rules require certain employers to provide information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about the health plan coverage they either offer, do not offer, or provide to their employees. 2021 Draft …
Evercor Facility Management of Wyoming, Luzerne County, a full-service facility maintenance firm, is partnering with its subsidiaries, Turfcor Lawn and Tree Care and Procor Pest Control, pledging $100,000 in grants to support youth athletics throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Like several organizations that have taken a hit since the beginning of the …
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the importance of employee benefits for individuals across the country; however, uncertainty regarding what resources are available can hinge on the ability to maximize these benefits. With healthcare costs increasing and traditional in-person appointments steadily resuming, employees are also expressing concerns over how themselves and …
In an effort to address the growing need of mental health support for workforces across the country, companies have rolled out wellness-specific programs and platforms to better serve their employees. According to a recent survey by virtual mental health platform Ginger, 92 percent of CEOs reported that their companies have …
On May 10, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2021-25, which provides the inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for the 2022 plan year. As cost of living expenses continue to rise, the IRS annually adjusts the following amounts and …
In recognition of National High Blood Pressure Education month, CVS health has recently launched new initiatives that support and focus on women’s health and wellness. The retail pharmacy chain offered no-cost heart health screenings at MinuteClinic locations to help women understand the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of …
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently finalized the second Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2022. The final notice — which follows the first final 2022 NBPP published on January, 19, 2021 — sets forth payment parameters and provisions related to the risk adjustment program …
Aligning with our organization’s core values of Committed and Compassionate, CBI CARES, our formal volunteering program, was fortunate enough to contribute to this year’s virtual Special Olympics of Pennsylvania (SOPA) Hibernating Bear event. Each winter, Special Olympics of PA organizes a Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event — held in conjunction …
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase across the country, organizations that experienced workplace closures and needed to adjust to remote work environments are beginning to reopen. In a recent survey, LaSalle Network asked 350 corporate executives how they think their workforces will be modeled in the next year — approximately 77% …
Employers have consistently had to pivot and adjust their benefits to accommodate employees’ everchanging lifestyles and healthcare needs. Because of this, employee benefits have strengthened the relationship between the organization and employees. Disability insurance is an employee benefit that provides valuable income protection when employees are faced with unexpected physical …
On April 28, 2021, President Biden announced the American Families Plan, a $1.8 trillion package that plans to invest in the lives of American children, families and the future of the nation’s economy. The proposed plan would: Provide direct support to children and families — to ensure that low- and …
The Chester County Food Bank has gone above and beyond to give back to their community through numerous food drives, donations and educational programs. One particular group of volunteers, referred to as the “Tuesday Terrors,” offer their time every Tuesday morning to quickly and efficiently get food into the hands …
On April 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines detailing certain activities that fully vaccinated individuals can safely resume without the need to wear a mask. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or …
