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October 12, 2023

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  This newsletter contains updates on the latest NFP and industry resources related to the Corporate Benefits industry.  
 
NEW RESOURCES / TRAINING
 
  Upcoming Webinar: 2024 NFP US Leave Management & HR Trend Report Webinar Launch  
 
  Thursday, October 19 | 10:00 a.m. CT
 
 
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  How Pricing Transparency is Empowering Healthcare Delivery Systems  
 
  Written by Heidi Cottle, SVP, Cost Containment Strategies, NFP
 
 
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WELL-BEING

 
 
     
 
  Are you ready to rewire your mind to be more energized, alert and resilient each workday? NFP’s very own Deb Smolensky’s book Brain ON! is available for purchase.

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  Employee Communication:  
 
  November Is National Family Caregiver Month

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November Tips »
November Infographic »
 
  Upcoming Webinar: Compassionate Caregiving: Honoring Humanity Together through End-of-Life Planning  
 
  Tuesday, November 14 | 11:00 a.m. CT

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Rx SOLUTIONS

 
 
  Stay informed of the latest pharma trends, and the opportunities to better manage pharmacy benefits.  
 
  Rx Pulse Newsletter: Q3 2023 »  
 
BENEFITS COMPLIANCE
 
 

Recently Updated/New Publications

 
 
  California: Employee Benefit Considerations »  
 
  Connecticut Paid Leave Program: A Guide for Employers »  
 
  Domestic Partner Benefits: A Guide for Employers »  
 
  Group Term Life Insurance: A Guide for Employers »  
 
  Illinois: Employee Benefit Considerations »  
 
  Massachusetts HIRD »  
 
  Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave: A Guide for Employers »  
 
  New Jersey: Employee Benefit Considerations »  
 
  Quick Reference Chart: Nondiscrimination Rules »  
 
  Sections 105 and 125 Nondiscrimination Rules: A Guide for Employers »  
 
  Section 129 Nondiscrimination Rules: A Guide for Employers »  
 
COMPLIANCE TRAINING
 
  Webinar Recording: Employer Compliance Guide to the CAA’s No Gag Clause and Attestation Requirements  
 
  View Recording and Slides »
 
  Upcoming Webinar: October Get Wise Wednesdays  
 
  Asking for a Friend: ERISA Fiduciary Edition
Wednesday, October 18 | 2:00 p.m. CT
 
 
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  Webinar Recording: September Get Wise Wednesdays  
 
  Open Enrollment Comes but Once a Year
View Recording and Slides »
 
  To view additional Get Wise Wednesdays, please visit NFP.com>Insights>Webinars page or NFP’s Client Learning Portal.  
 
PODCASTS / VIDEOS
 
 
     
 
  In this episode, Suzanne Spradley and Chase Cannon discuss a recent circuit-level decision relating to employee termination and its interaction with a participant lawsuit based on ERISA Section 510 (which prohibits an employer’s interference with a plan participant’s right to benefits). Suzanne provides background on ERISA 510 and how it applies to employer’s group health plans.

Suzanne and Chase analyze a case where an employer terminated an employee shortly after their return to work following a leave of absence for a medical procedure. The two close by discussing how the court weighed certain factors when determining the employer violated the participant’s Section 510 rights.
 
 
     
 
  In this episode, Chase Cannon and Suzanne Spradley take a tour across the nation as they review several new regulatory developments in six states that could impact employers with employees or fully insured plans in those states. Chase outlines new or recently effective paid family leave rules in New York, Oregon, and Maine.

Chase and Suzanne delve into the impact of 2024 rate adjustments relating to San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance and New York’s Paid Family Leave laws, including updated notices and other information on which employers need awareness. The two attorneys also highlight several new Texas laws that implicate multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) and fully insured plan coverage of prescription drugs and ground ambulance services.
 
IN THE NEWS
 
  Should Your Benefits Plan Cover Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic »  
 
  New York State the Latest to Finalize a Pay Transparency Law »  
 
  Employers Should Offer Innovative Benefits at Different Career Stages »  
 
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10/12/23 23-CB-CB-GEN-151625
 
This information has been provided as an informational resource for NFP clients and business partners. It is intended to provide general guidance, and is not intended to address specific risk scenarios. Regarding insurance coverage questions, each specific policy must be reviewed in its entirety to determine the extent, if any, of coverage available for the impact of the Coronavirus. If you have questions, please reach out to your NFP contact.
 
 
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