We are very pleased to share with you a recent profile in IE Magazine that highlights the success and culture of Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group company.
September 22, 2022
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Want to know how to confidently lead tough conversations at work and at home without saying something you regret? It’s called the power of profitable conversations, and that’s what AmyK Hutchens taught attendees at the Accelerent Breakfast on June 10th.
June 10, 2022
Find out more Our 9th Annual AZ Benefits Benchmarking Results Breakfast Seminar on June 2nd was a great opportunity for employers to review the benchmarking data and new trends and strategies for employee benefits. They also heard about the importance of their workplace culture from our keynote speaker.
June 2, 2022
Find out more Many people deal with adversity, but not very many have created a “new normal” that has had a global impact. John Register has!
April 8, 2022
Find out more Three words have guided Merril Hoge’s successes in life since he was 8 years old: FIND A WAY!
February 17, 2022
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On September 9, 2024, the DOL, IRS and HHS released a final rule for the Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA Final Rule). The MHPAEA Final Rule is similar to the proposed rule released on July 25, 2023, with some marked differences. While the MHPAEA Final Rule is effective as of November 22, 2024, the requirements become enforceable at different times. Most apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, with other requirements becoming enforceable for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
October 25, 2024
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On October 22, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2024-40, which increases the health flexible spending account (FSA) salary reduction contribution limit to $3,300 for plan years beginning in 2025, an increase of $100 from 2024.
October 23, 2024
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Public sector entities — including counties, cities, town villages, local law enforcement and special service districts — offer vital services to our communities. They also face growing challenges, some from the constituencies they serve, as they navigate heightened public scrutiny, shrinking budgets and inflation. In this challenging environment, having a comprehensive property and casualty (P&C) insurance program, supported by a strong risk management strategy, is more crucial than ever.
October 8, 2024
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