Talking Benefits

2018 was jam-packed with benefits news and developments. We count down the top stories of 2018 and what to watch in 2019!

What's an association plan? Do you need one? How do they work? We've got all those answers and more!

Telemedicine, telehealth, telepsychology – they’re all similar, yet still different. We get to the bottom of what they are and the pros and cons of adding these benefits to your plan. Plus learn what did and did not work for an actual company putting it into practice.

Open enrollment is just around the corner. So many questions, so little time! We’ve got you covered – the podcast team is answering your burning questions about this crazy time of year.

This month we’re talking about elder caregiving– something that could impact a much larger portion of your workforce than you realize. Listen in to why employers should take note and what you can do to help your staff in their time of need.

Kittens, puppies and snakes, oh my! We’re talking about trendy employee perks like pawternity leave, student loan repayment and unlimited vacation. Could you or should you adopt these benefits for your workplace? Listen in for tips on how to start small or run with the big dogs.

Specialty drugs might only be issued to a few of your participants, but they pack a big punch for your prescription drug spend. Not to worry - we've got plenty of suggestions to help save some money.

The Talking Benefits gang is back after a quick break with a brand new format! This month we’re taking a deeper dive into how you can use psychology and human nature to benefit your plans.

It's a new year and we're serving up fresh benefits updates. Plus, some exciting news of our own!

It's beginning to look a lot like . . . tax reform! It's the busy holiday season for everyone, including lawmakers. Listen in as we unwrap the tax reform bills, tear into the latest ACA developments and share a few important updates on multiemployer retirement plans.

News, news and MORE NEWS! The fall months have brought an exhausting amount of ACA news as well as tax reform bills from the House and the Senate, so we’ve got you covered!

Hold the phone! Catch up on the past four weeks of benefits conversation. We dial it all in under 30 minutes!

The struggles of those in the paths of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma are immense, and many may need help that falls outside the scope of the benefit plan description. How can you prepare to step up when needed? In this month’s episode, we discuss how employers and plan sponsors deal with disasters.

Forget the cats and dogs – this month it’s been raining new paid family leave laws, fiduciary rule oral arguments, health care reform changes and MPRA approvals. Hold onto your hats!

Summertime - typically a little quieter at work as vacations commence and a lot quieter in Washington, D.C. Not so much this summer. Chill out because this episode is packed as full as a station wagon ready for a family road trip!

Is the latest employee benefits news a light read or a page turner? We're going with the latter. This one has all the makings of a good novel... suspense, conflict, interesting characters, unexpected plot twists, and even a few cliffhangers!

May the Fourth be with you! We celebrate Julie's favorite "holiday" by going to a galaxy far, far away. Impossible to see, the future is. But Julie, Kelli and Justin provide insights on what the future might bring as they discuss the latest developments in the American Health Care Act, the insurance industry and exchanges and cost-sharing subsidies and what tax reform might mean for your 401(K). Plus, we rally the Foundation staff to put a benefits spin on our favorite films!

Baseball season is in full swing . . . and the benefits industry is being thrown curveballs left and right! In this episode, we're giving a play-by-play on all the action: • American Health Care Act—What went wrong, what next? • State-sponsored Retirement Programs—How they work, lineup of states offering • Opioids—what employers can do to fight the epidemic

In just one month, the day-to-day for employee benefits professionals went from “in limbo” to “it’s complicated!” Listen in as Justin gets you up to speed in record time, and Kelli and Julie tell us a bit more about some other complex issues like the President’s address to Congress, provisions of the newly proposed American Health Care Act, new state paid leave laws, and a Fiduciary Rule status update. Plus our special guest shares why you need to celebrate on April 3!

New administration, new rules – benefits professionals feel like they’re in limbo! Julie, Kelli and Justin dive into the issues that have us bending over backwards. Get straight talk about: · Supreme Court Nomination · Department Nominations – Secretary of Labor, Treasury Secretary, HHS Secretary · ACA Status –What now? · MPRA and PBGC Developments