Benefits That Attract and Retain Millennials
This is the third in a four-part series on building benefits packages to resonate with the diverse generations in today's…
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Benefits That Attract and Retain Generation X
This is the second in a four-part series on building benefits packages to resonate with the different generations. This article…
What is the PCORI fee?
Two significant drivers in healthcare cost escalation have always been the lack of consumer knowledge about medical procedure cost and…
5 Ways to Control Rising Benefit Costs
Healthcare costs in America have risen significantly since the 1970s, leading many employers to expect modest yearly cost increases in the…
HRA and HSA At the Same Time? Yes!
Healthcare spending accounts, such as Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), help individuals and families pay for…
Healthcare Consumerism Continues to Rise
Healthcare consumerism is a movement to make healthcare services more efficient and cost-effective. It transforms an employer's health benefit plan,…
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended Again
On January 11, 2023, the COVID-19 National Public Health Emergency (PHE) was extended for 90 days. The PHE was scheduled…
New Year, New Benefits
Welcome to 2023! The new year brings a renewed focus on losing weight, staying healthy, and becoming financially healthier. Across…
What is an HRA?
HRA Basics What is an HRA? Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are tax-advantaged arrangements that reimburse individuals for qualified healthcare costs. HRAs were…
Compliance Priorities for 2023
A new year is upon us, and with it, the end of many temporary, COVID-related regulatory and legislative provisions. Mercer's…
Health Reimbursement Arrangement Frequently Asked Questions
A Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) is part of consumer driven healthcare. While HRAs have the same basic legal guidelines as…
Employer-Sponsored Debit Cards Make Life Easier
In today’s fast-paced world, debit cards provide an efficient payment method for consumers everywhere. Providers can automatically track purchases, and…
Halloween Health and CDH Accounts
Halloween is a favorite time of year for some, from decorations to pumpkin carving to dressing up. However, it can…
Whitepaper: Changing Perceptions of Employee Benefits in a Post-Pandemic Workforce
There have been five additional pandemics recorded since the Spanish Flu infected 500 million people worldwide in 1918-1920. Even so,…
Inflation Reduction Act May Impact Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on August 16, 2022. Among other provisions, the IRA: Addresses…