This Week UH Football Photo of the Week – UCF
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What to Know About Evidence of Insurability
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T17:08:49+00:00Authenticating Form I-9 Identity and Employment Eligibility Documents When enrolling in benefits, you may encounter a requirement called evidence of insurability (EOI). In some situations, completing the EOI process is the final step before certain coverage becomes effective. Because this step can sometimes be overlooked, employees may believe they have elected a specific amount [...]
The Basics of Minimum Essential Coverage Plans
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T17:03:56+00:00If you have seen the term “minimum essential coverage,” or MEC, on your open enrollment materials or a plan document, you may be wondering what it actually means for your health benefits. The phrase comes from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the federal law that set standards for what counts as qualifying health coverage in [...]
Spending Extra Effort on Open Enrollment Is Worth the Investment
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T17:02:02+00:00Open enrollment may be one of the most important financial and healthcare decisions you make all year. Yet many employees spend just 30 to 60 minutes choosing their benefits or allow their previous elections to continue automatically. That approach may be convenient, but it can also lead to costly oversights. According to the 2026 Selerix [...]
Oct. 15 Deadline Approaching for Part D Notices and Form 5500 Extensions
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T16:59:32+00:00Oct. 15 Deadline Approaching for Part D Notices and Form 5500 Extensions As a reminder, the deadline to distribute Part D notices and the extended Form 5500 filing deadline for calendar year plans is Oct. 15, 2026. This deadline applies to employers with group health plans that provide prescription drug coverage and those with [...]
GLP-1 Employer Cost Strategies – Cheat Sheet
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T16:55:29+00:00GLP-1 Employer Cost Strategies - Cheat Sheet Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have moved from a niche pharmacy category to one of the top drivers of employer healthcare spend. Monthly costs for GLP-1s often range from $500 to $1,000 per member, and after factoring in the impact on employee health, wellness, productivity and retention, the [...]
DOL Confirms Supervisors Cannot Participate in Tip Pools
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T16:49:45+00:00DOL Confirms Supervisors Cannot Participate in Tip Pools On Sept. 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-13, addressing whether the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows a restaurant supervisor to keep a portion of other employees’ tips when also working as a bartender and assisting other employees. Background The [...]
DOL Addresses Travel Time to Mandatory Break Area During Meal Periods
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T16:46:26+00:00DOL Addresses Travel Time to Mandatory Break Area During Meal Periods On Sept. 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-11, addressing whether an uncompensated 60-minute lunch break constitutes a bona fide meal period under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) during which employees travel to and from the employer’s [...]
Direct-to-Employer Drug Platforms Cheat Sheet
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T16:42:49+00:00A growing number of drug manufacturers, technology platforms and pharmacy operators are launching direct-to-employer (DTE) prescription drug models that route medications entirely around the traditional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) channel. In turn, this gives employers decisions to make that require new assessment. While still evolving, these platforms signal a mean-ingful shift in how high-cost medications, [...]
DHS Proposes to Eliminate 60-day Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers
admin_hr&p2026-09-29T16:37:28+00:00DHS Proposes to Eliminate 60-day Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers On Sept. 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would eliminate the discretionary grace period available to certain nonimmigrant workers and their dependents when the worker’s employment ends before their authorized period of [...]