2025 Trendiest Voluntary Benefits - As health care costs continue to rise, so does the demand for voluntary benefits. Since many employers find it increasingly difficult to provide employees with a complete benefits...

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PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2025 - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2024-83 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1,...

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Key Drivers of 2025 Health Care Cost Increases: - Health care costs are projected to increase substantially in 2025. Estimates show a similar growth in spending to 2024, marking multiple years of compounding costs....

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FMSCA Announces Enhancements to Its Carrier Safety Management System - Background - The SMS is part of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program developed in 2010 to help the FMCSA identify high-risk motor...

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Supporting Mental Health for a Safer Workplace - Mental illness is a prevalent issue in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 1 in 5 (23.1%) adults live with a mental illness....

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FMCSA Announces Changes to Its Crash Preventability Determination Program - On Dec. 4, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice that announced changes to its Crash Preventability...

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Managing Commercial Fleet Maintenance and Repair Costs: Trends, Strategies and Insurance Benefits - Fleet maintenance is a critical responsibility for businesses that rely on vehicles to support their operations....

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4 Mental Health Benefits of Dry January - Dry January is a popular wellness challenge where participants abstain from alcohol for the entire month. This initiative encourages people to take a break from drinking after...

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Dry January: Are You In? - As the holidays end, some people give up alcohol in what’s known as “Dry January.” The monthlong wellness challenge can serve as a reset after overindulging during the holidays or as an...

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OSHA Publishes Case Data on 890,000 Injuries and Illnesses That Occurred in 2023 - On Dec. 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the release of comprehensive data collected by OSHA on more than 890,000...

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