by Market Cheetah | Oct 28, 2020 | Benefits Compliance, Human Resources, Mental Health Benefits
The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated a tool to help large employers comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which requires that health plan limits on mental health treatment are not more stringent than those for physical care.
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by Market Cheetah | Aug 21, 2020 | Health Care Costs, Human Resources, Mental Health Benefits
Large employers project that their health benefits costs will rise 5.3 percent in 2021, up slightly from this year’s increase. Including premiums and employees’ out-of-pocket payments, average health care spending is estimated to reach $15,500 per employee next year.
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by Market Cheetah | Aug 13, 2020 | Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Human Resources, Mental Health Benefits
The pandemic has taken a toll on workers’ physical and emotional health, and returning employees may require new accommodations. As worksites reopen, don’t overlook the need to identify and address employee work capacities, limitations and restrictions.
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