BENEFITS BASICS


Woman in office drawing on whiteboard; team in background.
September 18, 2025
Designing a comprehensive benefits plan can feel overwhelming. A strong plan simply answers one question: How can we best support our employees’ health while protecting the business?
Woman on a couch video-chatting with a doctor on a laptop, indoor setting.
September 2, 2025
Telemedicine is no longer an emerging trend; it's a fundamental part of modern healthcare. As virtual care technology evolves, patients, providers, and employers are seeing the advantages of remote healthcare access.
Man in blue shirt smiles while holding a phone and looking up, with a laptop open in front of him.
August 20, 2025
If you’re an Applicable Large Employer, ACA rules can feel like a foreign language. Evolving regulations, complex forms, and steep penalties make it easy to feel overwhelmed.
July 16, 2025
Most employees have access to preventive care—but far fewer actually use it. The solution? Making preventive healthcare not just available, but a benefit that employees feel empowered to use.
A man wearing glasses is sitting at a desk using a laptop computer.
October 2, 2024
When your business meets the criteria for applicable large employers, you’ll find yourself in a whole new world of compliance considerations. From reporting requirements to potential tax penalties, ALE status can have a big impact on the day-to-day operations of your company. 
A woman is giving a presentation to a group of employees in a conference room.
September 3, 2024
A critical factor that determines your obligations under the ACA is your status as an Applicable Large Employer (ALE). If you are unsure if your business qualifies as an ALE, you’re not alone. 
A man is sitting at a table writing on a piece of paper.
June 25, 2024
Although the Affordable Care Act mandates PCORI fees, they may not be widely recognized, in fact, this may be the first you are hearing of them. However, all self-funded plan sponsors need to be aware of PCORI fees and their obligation to pay them.
A woman is standing in front of a glass door holding a tablet.
May 21, 2024
While the employee benefits industry can seem overwhelming and complicated, it doesn’t have to be. This guide explores the different types of employee benefits, what’s required of you as an employer, why benefits are financially possible, and how to get started.
A group of people are sitting at a table in a conference room.
April 25, 2024
If you are a small business owner thinking about offering benefits or expanding your current benefits package, you may worry about preventing employees from being eligible for subsidies if they decide to purchase Marketplace coverage.
A pharmacist is holding a tablet in a mail-order pharmacy fulfillment center.
April 4, 2024
With PlanstinRx, members can get affordable access to the medications they need—even specialty meds that may typically be cost prohibitive. Not only does the program make prescriptions more affordable, it makes getting them more convenient.
Show More