April 12, 2024
A health plan is more than a product or service; it’s a relationship. All productive and healthy relationships—especially in the benefits space—rely on trust. When an […]
March 20, 2024
According to a Glassdoor report, in the year after the launch of ChatGPT, usage of that tool or those like it by professionals in the workplace […]
February 27, 2024
By Vince Murdica, Chief Revenue Officer, Mineral HR and compliance is the new thing in employer-sponsored health plans. By combining Mineral’s HR and compliance expertise with […]
January 31, 2024
The only thing better than executing a successful benefits strategy is bragging about it to governing agencies—also known as annual reporting! In the dynamic landscape of […]
January 31, 2024
By Kelley Butler and Susan Anderson This post is the last in a three-part Q&A series with Mineral Chief Services Officer Susan Anderson that shares Mineral’s […]
January 30, 2024
By Kelley Butler and Susan Anderson This post is the second in a three-part Q&A series with Mineral Chief Services Officer Susan Anderson that shares Mineral’s […]
January 29, 2024
By Kelley Butler and Susan Anderson “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” –Brené Brown In that case, Susan Anderson is one of the […]
January 24, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of benefits administration, effective vendor management and staying abreast of legal updates are paramount for organizations aiming to streamline processes, enhance employee […]
January 17, 2024
According to the US Chamber of Commerce, 40% of small business owners plan to add staff in 2024. We also know that some employees will experience […]
January 10, 2024
A well-crafted benefits strategy is a cornerstone of employee satisfaction and retention—but its success doesn’t end with annual enrollment. A crucial yet often overlooked aspect is […]
January 3, 2024
Happy New Year! Or, more accurately, Happy New Plan Year! After successfully leading your organization through benefits open/annual enrollment last fall, you deserve a toast to […]
December 21, 2023
“On the second day of Mineral Wrapped, a blog gave to me …” No, we aren’t going to keep this going for another 11 days. But […]
August 6, 2020
Rev. Proc. 2020-36 (July 21, 2020) Available at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-20-36.pdf The IRS has announced 2021 indexing adjustments for some crucial percentages under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The required […]
August 10, 2020
Presidential order defers employee social security taxes On August 8 via executive order, President Trump has deferred the employee’s portion of Social Security taxes for many […]
August 10, 2020
FFCRA Leave – Significant Rule Changes A federal court in New York recently struck down four federal Department of Labor (DOL) rules related to the leaves […]
December 28, 2020
What Do All Those Silly Employee Benefits Acronyms Stand For Anyway? Undoubtedly we will be adding more acronyms in the coming year, so here is a […]