The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its COVID-19 FAQs to address vaccine policies and vaccine incentives in the workplace.This new and updated EEOC FAQ sheet endorses vaccine mandates and incentives under federal law, but employers should note that such programs may not be permissible under state or local law.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) that was signed back on March 11 by President Joe Biden, reshaped the way millions of Americans receive and qualify for healthcare coverage.The ARP provides a temporary 100% premium subsidy for up to six months of COBRA continuation...
Every hospital in the United States is required to provide clear and accessible pricing information online about the services they provide.This rule was put into place starting January 1st. This information will now be provided in two different ways: A comprehensive...
A captive insurance plan, or a self-insured plan, consists of a collection of companies that come together to create a fund, otherwise known as a buying group. Captive insurance allows employers to combine employee's claims experience with other like-minded businesses...
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law March 11, 2021, provides a 100% subsidy of premiums for employer-sponsored group health insurance continued under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) and similar state continuation of...
President Joe Biden recently signed two executive orders that aim to strengthen access to affordable health care. Among the actions was an executive order focused to expand enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid, and a memorandum rescinding regulations on reproductive health access.
Triton Benefits & HR Solutions is one of the first to be selected by ADP as part of its premier program to provide highly specialized group health benefits and human resource solutions to companies across the nation. The ADP Partner Advantage Program harnesses the...
The Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a final rule that imposes new transparency requirements on group health plans and health insurers in the individual and group markets.Specifically, the final rule...
Each presidential transition brings changes to the HR landscape. When President Donald Trump took office in 2016, he overturned or revised many of his predecessor’s federal regulations, a common trend between administrations of opposing parties. It is also something...
Tina Freedman, Director of Marketing, Triton BenefitsWe are halfway through 2020, which means open enrollment for group medical benefits will be here before you know it. Now is the time to start thinking about 2021 employee benefits open enrollment. Researching it now...
