Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance announced today a strategic technology partnership with HealthJoy, an artificial intelligence-powered employee guidance platform that helps employees make better healthcare decisions. Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance is…
The IRS recently released the HSA contribution limits, HDHP deductible and out of pocket limits, and the ACA out of pocket limits for 2019. The interaction of these limits can…
There has been an uptick in the volume of DOL audits in recent years. The timeframe to respond to an audit notice is short and it is important to be…
The IRS recently lowered the maximum annual HSA family contribution limit for 2018 to $6,850, a $50 decrease from the prior limit of $6900. Listen to learn…
The DOL has been talking for a while about applying new claims regulations to ERISA covered disability plans. These regulations were originally to apply to claims filed on or after…
In the event of an influenza pandemic, employers will play a key role in protecting employees’ health and safety as well as limiting the impact on the economy and society….
On Jan. 22nd President Trump signed into law a continuing spending resolution to end the government shutdown and continue funding through Feb. 8, 2018. This particular resolution also impacted three…
Do you as an employer allow for pre-tax contributions through a Section 125 plan or cafeteria plan? Do you have an FSA or Dependent Care Account? Do you have a…
On Dec. 20, 2017, the Court chose to vacate key provisions of the EEOC’s final rules for employer-sponsored wellness plans effective Jan. 1, 2019. Unless the EEOC reconsiders and…
In the origins of business itself, lies the concept of managing risk. Whether we are managing the risk of human capital by hiring employees or managing inventory risk by making…