Coronaviruses and the Workplace

March 2, 2020

Coronaviruses are fairly common and don’t typically affect humans. When they do, their effects are usually mild, as in the case of the common cold. However, deadlier variations of these coronaviruses have cropped up in recent years. Two examples of these evolved strains are the SARS virus of 2003 and the novel coronavirus, which was
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Coming in 2020 – New HSA Limits

June 3, 2019

The following chart shows the health savings account (HSA) limits that will apply for 2020, along with the 2019 limits for comparison purposes. The IRS limits for HSA contributions increase for 2020. The minimum deductible and out-of-pocket maximum limits for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) also increase for 2020. Type of Limit 2019 2020 Change
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Health Care Costs Still Rising, According to Annual Survey

November 7, 2018

Each year, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust conduct a survey to examine employer-sponsored health benefit trends such as annual deductibles, plan enrollment, and health and wellness programs. The 2018 edition of this survey has been released, and it discusses a lot, including how health care costs continue to rise.
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