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Market Pulse Survey: 2024 Cost Containment, GLP-1s and Non-Traditional Benefits

How does your company balance increasing benefits costs while meeting evolving employee needs? Healthcare trend is raging back and straining budgets. Simultaneously, employers must remain highly competitive in their benefits and other perk offerings to attract and retain talent. Further adding to these challenges are the approval of GLP-1s for obesity and the increased focus on an employer’s fiduciary liability. We invite you to take our 2024 Cost Containment, GLP-1s and Non-Traditional Benefits survey to see how other companies address these challenges. The survey is now closed. The survey will take about 3-5 minutes to …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | September 2024

Let our team help you navigate the ever-changing benefits compliance landscape each month. Check out this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Another Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit Highlights Employer Responsibilities Action Required for HIPAA Reproductive Healthcare Compliance Surprise Billing Regulations in the Courts Eligibility and Taxation of Owner and Director Benefits FTC and House Oversight Committee Investigate PBMs 2024 State Regulation Series: Michigan Personal Injury …

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The Well Newsletter | September 2024

… thrilled to share valuable information on how your team can grow its savings through your health plan. A healthy workforce is a productive and happy workforce, and we want to ensure you have the tools and resources to help your employees take care of their health and finances. Share the benefits of a health savings account (HSA) with your employees. This month’s The Well newsletter provides messaging and tips for you to share with your workforce. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Employee-Facing Email Download the Word file, then copy and paste the …

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Benefits Curve | How to Plan for GLP-1 Medications in 2025 and Beyond

Learn about employee benefits business risks – and how to get ahead of the curve – with key insights and actionable takeaways from our team. Stay tuned for fresh topics every other month! Are you concerned about covering GLP-1 drugs on your employee benefits plan? Employers struggle with rising healthcare costs, and GLP-1 medications are a significant contributor. These powerful drugs for patients with diabetes and obesity come at a price tag exceeding $10,000 per patient annually. But there is hope! Discover how to optimize the use of GLP-1s in your pharmacy program. Our panel of seasoned pharmacists …

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Five Employer Considerations for Optimizing GLP-1 Drugs for 2025

… approvals for GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, is a long one.  These powerful drugs for patients with diabetes and obesity come at a price tag exceeding $10,000 per patient annually. But there are ways to optimize your GLP-1 strategy!  Employee demand for the drugs as an obesity treatment and their potential health benefits are likely behind the push. A recent Kaiser Foundation survey found that one in eight U.S. adults (roughly 12.5%) have used a GLP-1 agonist, and considerably more are interested and hoping their employers …

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EPIC Welcomes Nick Ashback

Nick Ashback Joins the Northeast Region as Principal, Employee Benefits Consulting EPIC is excited to announce the addition of Nick Ashback to our team as Principal, Employee Benefits Consulting. Nick brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our organization. In his new role, Nick will be responsible for sales strategy and driving new business production in the Northeast region. His passion for this industry and his thoughtful, consultative approach makes him an invaluable asset to EPIC. “Nick is a big impact hire for EPIC” says Tim Fitpatrick, Northeast Region Employee Benefits Sales Leader. “His enthusiasm for this …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | August 2024

Let our team help you navigate the ever-changing benefits compliance landscape each month. Check out this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Gag Clause Prohibition Attestation: Review & Updates for 2024 Change Healthcare Cyber Attack: Additional Updates & Next Steps Handling Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebates State Attorneys General Petition SCOTUS to Review Tenth Circuit PBM Decision IRS Issues FAQs on Educational Assistance Programs 2024 State …

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The Well Newsletter | August 2024

… us better equipped to cope with hard times, stress, anxiety, and depression. Help your employees learn how to increase their social wellbeing. This month’s The Well newsletter provides messaging and tips for you to share with your workforce. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Employee-Facing Email Download the Word file, then copy and paste the graphic and text into a fresh email to deploy to your workforce. Monthly Wellness Tips Share the monthly tips PDF to your intranet, HR portal, or post it in common office areas. Download this month’s resources Dive …

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