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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Federal: Informational Copies of 2023 Form 5500 Series
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, the IRS, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation released...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success Without Formal Education: Proven Strategies
Guest Blogger: Andy Hughes - Vizzi Image via Freepik The world of business is replete with tales of self-made moguls who carved a niche...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Protect Summer Travel with Short-Term Plan Coverage
By the end of the month, back-to-school reminders and end-of-season sales will have us all thinking fall is almost here. Resist the urge...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 30, 20232 min read
HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2024
On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs)...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 24, 20234 min read
First Gag Clause Attestations Due December 31, 2023
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) prohibits employer-sponsored group health plans from entering into agreements that...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 11, 20233 min read
Six Ways to Encourage Employees to Set Work-Personal Life Boundaries
Powered by: MINERAL If you want to encourage better work and home boundaries for your employees but are wondering how to go about it, we...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Green Card and EAD Redesigned
Powered by: MINERAL On January 20, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new designs for Green Cards...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP) - Medicaid Unwinding
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for qualified individuals...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 25, 20231 min read
IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Image: Pixabay The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that its optional standard mileage rate will increase to 65.5 cents per...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Important Update on Medicaid Unwinding
Millions of consumers may soon be eligible for Marketplace coverage. If you or a loved one are impacted by the loss of eligibility,...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 21, 20232 min read
Don't Forget; It's National Blood Donor Month
Winter is one of the most challenging times of the year to collect enough blood products and donations to meet patient needs. That's why...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 17, 20225 min read
What Employers Should Know About Trauma in the Workplace
powered by MINERAL When a distressing event occurs in or affects the workplace, leaders need to be ready and able to support their...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Federal: IRS Announces 401(k) Contribution Increases and More for 2023
powered by MINERAL On October 21, 2022, the IRS announced the following changes for 2023: The contribution limit for employees who...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 20, 20221 min read
What to Know About This Year’s Flu Season
Influenza (flu) season lasts from October through May in the United States, with peak flu activity happening between December and March....
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Start Planning Now for a Stress-free Holiday Season
While the holiday season often brings joy and togetherness, it can also cause stress for many individuals. Top holiday stressors include...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Voting Leave Compliance
Powered by Mineral Election Day is almost here, so as an employer, now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws. Most states...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 11, 20228 min read
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment 2023 Season
The Medicare Fall Open Enrollment 2023 season is here and that means your email gets inundated with advertisements and your mailbox...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 10, 20221 min read
Michigan Minimum Wage and Overtime
On July 19, 2022, the Michigan Court of Claims ruled that the 2018 amendments the state legislature made to the citizen initiatives to...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Medicare Part B Premiums Will Drop For 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on September 27, 2022 announced that the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium, which...
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