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Scott Wood Profiled as Inspiring Leader in IE Magazine

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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AmyK Hutchens at Accelerent Breakfast -- LIFE. HAPPENS. ONE. CONVERSATION. AT. A. TIME.

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

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Our 2022 AZ Benefits Benchmarking Results Announced!

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

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John Register at Accelerent Breakfast — Hurdle Adversity: Embrace Your New Normal Mindset

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

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Accelerent Breakfast Featured Merril Hoge: Excellence is not an act, but a habit

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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Webinar Preview: ‘When Captive Insurance Makes Sense’

As healthcare costs — including those for pharmacy — have continued to skyrocket, the urgency to control healthcare and pharmacy spend has elevated as well, and Captives have surged in popularity. Alera Group's webinar on Captive Insurance will help you determine whether forming or joining a Captive is right for you.

November 7, 2024

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Are You Prepared to Comply With the New Mental Health Parity Final Rule in 2025?

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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Legal Alert: IRS Adjusts Health Flexible Spending Account and Other Benefit Limits for 2025

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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