COBRA Administrator
Acumen is hiring! Are you a self-starter with outstanding customer service eager to join a dynamic team? Acumen is seeking a COBRA Administrator in our Cedar Rapids office location. The COBRA Administrator,…
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The American Rescue Plan Act & Impact on Employers
The American Rescue Plan Act & Impact on Employers On March 10, 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and the President signed it into law on…
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Temporary Special Rules for FSAs
IRS Guidance on Temporary Special Rules for FSAs On February 28, 2021, the IRS released clarification to special rules for Section 125 plans and health and dependent care FSAs. Notice 2021-15 is…
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Reconciling Your Insurance Invoices
You’ve successfully completed your annual open enrollment and you receive a carrier invoice. Now what? It’s time to reconcile your invoice to your payroll deductions. This is a critical step…
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2021 Plan Limits
Many employee benefit plans are subject to annual contribution limits and these may change each year due to inflation. Below are the plans that have updated contribution limits for 2021:…
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Webinar: Workplace Wellness
Do workplace wellness programs work? Do they lower healthcare costs? Which strategies motivate employees to participate? We brought in our resident expert on workplace wellness, Maria Drees, to answer these…
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Review Your Insurance Invoices
Any time your organization has new hires, terminations, or employee life event changes, get in the habit of reviewing your invoices from your insurance carriers. You’ll want to compare your…
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Webinar: Open Enrollment Communication
It’s important for employers to effectively communicate with employees at benefits open enrollment time. Proper communication ensures that employees understand their benefits, why they should take advantage of benefits, and…
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Webinar: All Things COBRA
During our September 2020 webinar, we talked about All Things COBRA. COBRA (The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) requires employers to offer a continuation of group health benefits when a…
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2020 Benefits Trend Report
NFP’s 2020 US Benefits Trend Report is now available. This comprehensive, annual report of employee benefits trends provides you with data and analysis that will help you chart a course toward better…
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