Between the COVID-19 pandemic, debates over the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and various approaches on future public health strategies, healthcare was a core element of Joe Biden’s campaign for the U.S. presidency. With that being said, employers can begin to plan and strategize about how President-elect Joe Biden and Vice …
Committed to helping people connect to the Internet throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Comcast — an American telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in Philadelphia — announced that it will continue to provide free Internet service, via the PHLConnectED Program, for the first 60 days for new Internet Essential customers. Additionally, the company announced …
On December 11, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury announced a final rule that provides greater flexibility for grandfathered plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The final rule succeeds a proposed rule that was issued in July 2020. What is a …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) — which is composed of independent doctors, scientists, and experts — endorsed an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for widespread use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. This development comes as the U.S. faces …
Today, we would like to recognize and celebrate our very own for their outstanding service to Creative Benefits, Inc. Those highlighted below have been an essential part of our organization’s journey and success. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and passion they exude each day. Luz Mery Perez, Quoting …
After months of diligent work to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. The news succeeds recent data which indicated the COVID-19 vaccine candidate’s early results of 90% effective in the 43,000 participants involved. …
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to update guidelines in efforts to slow the spread of the virus. During a recent media briefing, the CDC announced updated quarantine guidelines, specifically for those who may have been exposed to an individual with COVID-19. …
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a letter stating that employees may apply unused commuter transit benefit amounts to parking benefits in certain circumstances. The letter was presented in response to a question from an employee who, due to COVID-19, opted to drive to work instead of using public …
With the current state of our nation, inspiration has become hard to come by. Today, we wanted to highlight local Philadelphia mother, Chanta Scott, who has been honored with the 2020 Inspiration Award from JEVS Human Services. From a young age, Chanta Scott has faced a multitude of challenges that …
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a fee on health insurance issuers and plan sponsors of self-insured health plans to help fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The PCORI fee was originally scheduled to expire for plan or policy years ending on or after October 1, 2019. However, a …
Several studies have found airborne transmission, via breathing, talking, coughing, and sneezing, to be the dominant route for viral spread. In response, face masks were first recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in April 2020 and later mandated in June. While many Americans are following CDC, …
With three in four professionals now working from home, employees have and continue to adapt to new work environments. From transforming bedrooms into offices to converting breakfast nooks to workspaces, employees may be finding themselves with less space and time for their health and overall well-being. Fitness and well-being offerings …
The holidays are often a time of joy, when we give to others through gifts, cards, family meals, and precious time. It is a beautiful season where we often put the needs of others ahead of our own; which can sometimes lead to increased levels of stress and burnout. We …
With compounding layers of difficulty caused by the pandemic and the uncertainty that lies ahead, employers and employees are experiencing a great deal of worry and distress both at home and in the workplace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have advised people not to travel for the …
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way hospitals traditionally bring about holiday cheer for patients and their families. With the safety and health of patients top of mind, as well as that of donors and the local community, charity events, donation processes and toy drives have gone virtual. This is …
