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Healthcare Solutions

Healthcare innovations that make a difference. On the show, Cristy Gupton, President of Custom Benefits Solutions, meets with other experts in the industry and talks over solutions to current obstacles. Today"s problems with healthcare and how we change it for the better.

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The Big-Picture View of Risk | North Carolina Benefit...

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2019/01/14

Many human resources and business leaders think about compliance in black-and-white terms. We simply check the boxes and evaluate compliance efforts using one measure: “Are

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5 Ways to Say Thank You | North Carolina Employee...

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2019/01/08

As we begin our new year of 2019, we have also closed 2018 with lots of celebrations, gift-giving, and family time. Showing appreciation for others during this generous

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Government Shutdown Update: E-Verify and E-Verify...

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2019/01/03

On December 22, 2018 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted notice that due to the lapse in federal funding

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5 Ways to Update Your Employee Handbook by Year’s End

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2018/12/19

How long has it been since your organization updated its employee handbook? It’s time to brush off any layers of dust that have accumulated over the years and make it a

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Ask the Experts: Flu and FMLA

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2018/12/10

Question: Is the common flu considered a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?Answer: Most cases of the common flu do not meet the

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Easy Ways to Increase Workplace Wellness | North...

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2018/12/03

Picture this: You’re sitting at your desk at 3 pm and realize you haven’t gotten up from your chair for hours. You realize you’ve been snacking instead of eating a lunch

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Celebrate the Season Safely | North Carolina Benefit...

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2018/11/30

As the holiday season approaches, the economy is humming along, unemployment is low, and companies are enjoying the fruits of corporate tax breaks. Time to celebrate? Not

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Ask the Experts: Medical Loss Ratio Rebates | North...

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2018/11/26

If your company received a rebate check from your health insurance carrier, there are restrictions on how you can use the rebate money. Read this short article to learn more.

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How to Give a Meaningful Thank You

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2018/11/21

Study after study has shown that no one is immune from the motivating effects of acknowledgement and thanks. If you’re not quite sure how to communicate your appreciation, read this article to learn more.

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Cybersecurity: Employees Are the First Line of Defense

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2018/11/15

Cybercriminals are becoming more focused on users of company networks as a weak link in the security infrastructure chain. Secure web gateways, anti-virus tools, malware

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IRS Announces 2019 Retirement Plan Contribution...

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2018/11/08

On November 1, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releasedNotice 2018-83announcing cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limits for pension plans and other

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Are You Ready for Election Day? | North Carolina...

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2018/10/29

Election Day is next Tuesday, November 6. Do you know what provisions, if any, you must make to accommodate your employees’ rights to vote? Time off for voting is not a federal requirement; however, 30 states have voting leave laws impacting the workplace.These state laws vary significantly. Not all leave is required to be paid, and the amount of time varies. For some states it’s described as “reasonable time” necessary to vote, and in other states the law specifically states two, three, or even

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8 Tips for Handling Tough Employee Conversations |...

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2018/10/25

We all get cold feet when it comes to addressing difficult issues with colleagues in the workplace. It’s stressful, and you just can’t help but think of all of the ways that a well-meaning conversation could go sideways. You worry about the longer-lasting effects of a damaged work relationship but know that you must correct problematic work performance or behaviors before they get out of control.Uncomfortable conversations about personal behaviors and poor performance are tough, and putting them

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Ask the Experts: Mandatory Flu Shots | North...

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2018/10/23

While there is no law that prohibits employers from mandating flu shots, you should carefully determine if the benefits to your business outweigh the risks. Read the article to determine the best course of action, from incentives to suggestions about policy wording.

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Look Backward to Plan Forward | North Carolina...

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2018/10/17

We have entered Open Enrollment season and that means you and everyone in your office are probably reading through enrollment guides and trying to decipher it all. As you begin your research into which plan to choose or even how much to contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA), consider evaluating how you used your health plan last year. Looking backward can actually help you plan forward and make the most of your health care dollars for the coming year.Forbes magazine gives the advice,

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Gupton on the Role of an Employee Benefits Broker in...

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2018/10/11

Gupton’s work on the opioid crisis continues to get attention. October 9th, Employee Benefit Advisor Magazine published an article on Gupton’s motivators, statistics, current pushes, and ideas on how an employee benefit consultant can impact the opioid crisis.

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Ask the Experts: Distributing ERISA Notices...

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2018/10/10

Question: Our company is getting ready for open enrollment. Can we distribute ERISA notices electronically instead of printing and delivering hard copies?Answer: Yes, electronic delivery complies with ERISA’s disclosure rules – but certain conditions must be met.First, whether delivered in hard copy or electronic media, ERISA requires preparing and furnishing materials “in a manner consistent with applicable style, format, and content requirements.” It is a good idea to test electronic

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Medicare Part D Notices Due Oct. 15 | North Carolina...

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2018/10/04

Are you an employer that offers or provides group health coverage to your workers? Does your health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs — either as a medical claim or through a card system? If so, be sure to distribute your plan’s Medicare Part D notice before October 15.PurposeMedicare began offering “Part D” plans — optional prescription drug benefit plans sold by private insurance companies and HMOs — to Medicare beneficiaries many years ago. People may enroll in a Part D plan when

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Ask the Experts: FSA Limits | North Carolina Employee...

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2018/09/26

Question: Our company offers flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health care and dependent daycare. Our plan limits are the maximum amounts allowed by federal law. Will the IRS increase the limits for 2019? We hold open enrollment in November for employees to make their FSA elections for the following year.Answer: The maximum annual limits for Dependent Care FSAs and Health Care FSAs are set forth under § 129 and § 125, respectively, of the Internal Revenue Code.The § 129 (Dependent Care)

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Look Backward to Plan Forward | North Carolina...

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2018/09/20

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