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EEOC Proposed Wellness Rules Addressing Permitted Incentive Limits

… allowing health-contingent programs that are part of a group health plan to instead follow HIPAA wellness program incentive limits. On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration withdrew publication of the proposed rules from the Federal Register for review and approval by the newly appointed EEOC chair. It is common for a new administration to hold and sometimes freeze proposed legislation that has not been published or is not yet active to give time for review by new and incoming leadership. Background In 2016, the EEOC issued rules to clarify its position on how employer wellness programs could be offered

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Pharmacy Solutions

… the industry. We look outside the parameters to create more opportunities for your business—and more ways to deliver benefits to your employees. By constantly innovating simple and measurable solutions to complex healthcare issues, we are establishing a new normal amid the ever-changing landscape of employee engagement, health and economics. As no one solution fits every company, we are dedicated to finding the right formula—providing the flexibility and creativity to meet your needs today, tomorrow and into the future. Leadership Adding Value, Not Cost In a world where large consulting firms operate as publicly-traded enterprises, the …

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EPIC Welcomes Darren Renner to National Private Client Practice

… as a partner, continuing his practice of insurance litigation and coverage analysis, while expanding his practice to include general commercial litigation. “We have no greater priority than alignment with our clients immediately after a loss. We are pleased to have an accomplished professional like Darren join EPIC and assume a leadership role in this critically important responsibility,” said Tim Brenneman, President of the EPIC Private Client Practice. “While post-claim advocacy will always be a major focus, it is also becoming increasingly clear that with the dramatic impact of climate change, simply responding after a loss will not be enough …

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EPIC Adds Robert Johnson

The addition of Robert Johnson further strengthens National Employer Consulting Practice EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Robert Johnson has joined as principal. Johnson’s primary focus will be new client acquisition and helping teams build client relationships through non-medical growth strategies. Johnson brings over 30 years of sales and leadership experience to this role. Prior to joining EPIC, he served as Customer Unit Vice President for MetLife’s South Customer Unit in Dallas. In this role, he was responsible for sales, revenue, persistency, and overall …

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Plant and Harvest Your Wellness Budget Tree

Viewpoints from Claire Letourneau and Briana Loff I’m always thrilled when I can strategize with some kind of wellness budget. But however meager or robust the funding, employees will still be able to receive wellness programming or services. An internal budget makes me the most optimistic; it demonstrates that senior leadership finds enough value in taking care of employee wellbeing to allocate resources toward their success. Yet many Human Resources professionals find themselves searching for alternative options – either free wellness programming or a magic tree on which wellness funding grows. Your magic tree may be in your medical carrier …

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Colorado Charter School Insurance

We Take Pride in Protecting Colorado Meet the Team Who Saved Colorado Charters $1 Million in Just Three Years Insurance consultants certified in School Risk Management, we understand the unique risks that charter schools and their leadership encounter on a daily basis. Our focus is creating strategies that provide coverage for school property, children, teachers, course of construction, and active assailant threats. We work hand in hand with you to develop the best plans and programs, and are here to help manage incidents, should they occur. EPIC’s One Link concept means we are both client and market facing. We …

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How a Major Discount Retailer is Transforming Its Culture

… push with new topics each month would keep the program both fresh and engaging. This monthly, evolving program ran for a full year. As a true multi-channel program, it included a mix of digital and print material to accommodate facility and access limitations, while craftfully driving home the message. Leadership buy-in also helped set the stage. We kicked off the program with a personal message from a senior executive team member to start strong with an endorsement.   64% drop in safety-related incidents   64% drop in workers’ compensation claims Mission Accomplished in Just One Year The program achieved …

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EPIC Reduces Roofer's Loss Ratio from 56 Percent to 3 Percent

The Power Of Loss Control A Construction Company with 10 Workers’ Compensation claims in one policy year knew something had to change. In an effort to reduce overall injuries, EPIC Loss Control worked with management to provide training at the supervisory level. This training involved Safety Leadership where foremen were provided skills on leading by example, the importance of safety in efficiency, and how to motivate employees to engage in safe behaviors. EPIC Loss Control began visiting to lead safety meetings at the company every two months. Topics were selected based on exposures observed at jobsites, along with seasonal topics …

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