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Compliance Overview: Voluntary Benefits – ERISA Compliance Exemption | New York Employee Benefits Team

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Voluntary benefits are optional benefits that employers may offer to enhance their traditional benefits packages. Offering voluntary benefits allows an employer to include a variety of benefits that are attractive to employees in their benefits package without adding to their organization’s costs. While voluntary benefits are typically employee-paid, payments can be automatically deducted from employees’ … Continued

Disability Insurance Explained: Short-Term Disability | NY Benefits Group

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Life sometimes throws you a curveball. You might sprain an ankle playing soccer, need surgery, or experience a difficult pregnancy. These situations can temporarily prevent you from working and earning an income. That’s where short-term disability insurance comes in. It acts as a financial safety net, providing income replacement while you recover and get back … Continued

Voluntary Benefits: The Missing Piece of Your Compensation Puzzle | NY Employee Benefits Consultants

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The Rise of Voluntary Benefits As healthcare costs increase, so does the demand for voluntary benefits. These optional benefits allow employees to select and pay for additional perks to meet their individual needs, especially in today’s diverse workforce. They’re also a valuable supplement to health insurance, particularly as healthcare expenses rise and affordability becomes a … Continued

The Future of Leadership: Human Connection in a Digital World | New York Employee Benefits Group

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In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, the nature of leadership is evolving at an unprecedented pace. As artificial intelligence, remote work, and digital communication tools become increasingly integrated into our professional lives, the role of human connection in leadership has never been more crucial. The future of leadership will hinge on the ability … Continued

The Big Differences Among Generations at Work | New York Employee Benefits Firm

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The generations at work – Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers – continue to fascinate business leaders and especially those in HR, who are charged with talent management. Trying to understand each generation’s attitudes, habits, and history is important. While each person is unique, these shared generational experiences can help people better orchestrate teams and get the most out of … Continued

Benefits Buzz March 2025 | NY Benefits Consultants

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ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims Dismissed in Prescription Drug Lawsuit On Jan. 24, 2025, a U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey dismissed two claims in a class-action lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), which alleged that the company breached its fiduciary duties under ERISA by mismanaging its prescription drug benefits plan and … Continued

More Than Just a Pretty Smile: The Impact of Oral Health | New York Employee Benefits Firm

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Did you know that your oral health can have a significant impact on your overall health? It’s true! Your mouth offers clues about your general well-being. Good dental hygiene can help improve your overall health. As a bonus, maintaining good oral health can even REDUCE your healthcare costs! Your Mouth: A Window to Your Health … Continued

Building a Financially Healthy Workforce | NY Benefits Group

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Financial stress is a silent epidemic plaguing workplaces everywhere. It impacts employees at all levels, leading to decreased productivity, lower morale, and increased absenteeism. But there’s good news: employers hold the key to building a financially healthy workforce. Stress and Financial Well-Being Cultivating your employees’ financial well-being is a necessity in creating a productive and … Continued

New Legislation Updates ACA Reporting Rules | NY Employee Benefits Agency

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At the close of 2024, Congress passed two new pieces of legislation: the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act. These laws simplify the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements for employers and introduce new limits on the IRS’s authority to enforce “pay-or-play” penalties, among other changes. Under the ACA, applicable large … Continued

Benefits Breakdown February 2025 | New York Benefits Advisors

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Key Takeaways From the CAA-mandated Prescription Drug Cost Report The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) mandates that group health plans and health insurance issuers submit annual data on premiums, enrollment, medical spending and prescription drug rebates to various departments to address this. This initiative, known as the Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC), aims to enhance … Continued

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