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EPIC Welcomes Spectrum Benefits

We are excited to announce that Spectrum Benefits (“Spectrum”) has joined EPIC! Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the successful team boasts extensive experience in employee benefits design, education, and administration, specializing in strategic benefits consulting. The team, led by Spectrum’s Founder and Principal, Wally Martyniek along with Jeff Liggett, Client Executive, and Shelley Grube, Client Manager, join EPIC’s established Grand Rapids practices as an integral part of the Midwest benefits operations. The team is eager to tap into EPIC’s resource-rich environment; specifically, data analytics and Pharmacy Benefit Management support. “As a boutique employee benefits firm competing …

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Shining Light on the Mental Health Care Access Crisis

As an employer, you already know the importance of mental health care as foundational and vital to your employees’ total wellbeing and productivity. You’ve likely seen or heard a story about mental health professional shortages in the U.S. Maybe a friend or family member struggled to locate help, or you changed health insurance carriers, and one of your providers wasn’t in your new network. Finding a mental health provider – especially one that participates in your health plan – is difficult. As a member of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals’ (NABIP’s) Mental Health Working Group …

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How Emotional, Mental and Physical Wellbeing Can Improve Your Organization

… Group on Health survey, mental wellness support is still an essential component of an employer’s healthcare strategy, with 97% of employers offering it this year and 100% expected to include it in their employee benefits offerings by 2027. Nearly 80% of employers also report a rise in utilization of benefits to treat mental health and substance use disorders, the survey shows. [Source: HRExecutive.com 8/24] How often do you have to hear that people are your greatest asset to believe it and build a flourishing program around it? Traditional employee assistance programs and mental health resources have let …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | October 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. Departments Release Final Rules for Mental Health Parity EBSA Provides Clarity on Cybersecurity Best Practices FTC Files Lawsuit Against the Big Three PBMs 2024 State Regulation Series: Advances in California Long-Term Care Program 2024 State Regulation Series: Massachusetts Health Care Reform …

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The Well Newsletter | October 2024

… habit loop, habits can be created, changed or broken. Share the science behind habits and tips to help make healthy habits stick. 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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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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