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Recent Cases Highlight Section 1557 Discrimination in Fertility Treatments

… in 2016. However, in accordance with the 2020 Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS’s) decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, the recently proposed rules interpret the term “sex” to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Two recent court cases highlight §1557’s reach. These cases hinge on fertility benefits and discrimination against individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. Employer plan sponsors should monitor developments with these cases in the event they may need to make changes to plan coverage. Berton v. Aetna, Inc. In a 2024 case out of the Northern District of California, Berton v. Aetna, Inc., the …

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The Well Newsletter | May 2024

… proper support can be detrimental to employees professionally and personally. Help shed additional light on mental wellbeing and when to seek support. 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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A Little Help from My Friends: Mental Health Awareness Month in a Kit

… put extra effort into it  Mental health tools and resources: access vetted and curated resources to get to the best solutions; we’ve identified the best of the best  A mental health fact sheet with some astounding statistics: knowledge is power, and understanding where we are can help us get to where we want to be  At EPIC, we’re relentlessly focused on helping our clients integrate their strategic business objectives with their benefits to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and become employers of choice.  Download the 2024 Mental Health Toolkit today and get a jump start on

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Benefits Curve | Going Global: Risks & Considerations for Any Company

… Matt Marmorek, National Practice Leader, Global (Non-U.S.) Employee Benefits, Lisa Malloy, CLU, REBC, FLMI, National Practice Leader, Life and Disability, and Eric Hays, Principal, Northeast Employee Benefits – was moderated by Kristin Bartone, Principal, Employee Benefits. What We Covered: Considerations for operational expansion overseas How to grow, attract, and retain talent globally Global benchmarking, tools and technology, and best practices Advantages of consolidating global and domestic benefits management View the recording Sign up for Benefits Curve Employer Risk Event Notifications You’ll receive invitations to our upcoming webinars covering timely employee benefits risk topics, with actionable takeaways. SUBSCRIBE NOW

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EPIC Welcomes Noah Bruni

Bruni joins the Northeast Region as Vice President, Commercial Lines EPIC is proud to announce that Noah Bruni has joined the firm as Vice President, Commercial Lines. In his new role, Bruni will be serving as a client advisor, working with mid-market companies for their commercial insurance needs in the Northeast. “We are very excited to have Noah join our expanding team in New England” says Patrick Canavan, New England Growth Leader for EPIC. “Noah’s presence allows us to further expand our reach into southern New England and provide our unique solutions to Southern New England mid-market …

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So Now I Have Global Healthcare Benefits Considerations?

… in-pats here in the U.S., or have remote workers who have taken the opportunity to move to Lisbon, Quebec City or Timbuktu, your employee benefits need an integrated approach and a global support network to keep up. Trust us on this. We speak your language and theirs, too. Benefits professionals don’t have to struggle to level up if they have a knowledgeable and globally connected partner working to support their best interests. You’re competing for top talent that knows no borders. Still, benefits professionals are finding that their tried-and-true benefits strategy, which has served …

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EPIC Welcomes Craig Joslin

… Growth Leader for EPIC. “A business professional who actually does care about you as the employer and the experience of your trusted employees—executing every step of the way.” Joslin joins EPIC from McGriff where he was responsible for creating new business relationships as well as managing a growing book of business. He worked closely with a team of experienced benefits professionals, and he successfully assisted clients in managing all the complexities associated with employee benefits plans. Craig brings 19 years of experience in changing employee benefit program decisions for Atlanta-based employers. Learn more about our Employee Benefits Practice.

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | April 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. Fiduciary Duties Include Broker Compensation Disclosures Employer Options for Offering Retiree Coverage 2024 State Regulation Series: San Francisco HCSO Download this month’s alerts Additional Updates & Resources IRS Provides Clarification on Spending Accounts and Medical Expenses On March 6, 2024, the Internal …

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