"By January 15, 2023, or the end of their parking lease, whichever is later, 'Covered Employers' with at least 20 D.C. employees that offer free or subsidized leased parking benefits must ... [adopt] one of the following 'Parking Cash Out Options': [1] Offer a clean air transportation fringe benefit ... [2] Transportation demand management plan ... [3] Clean air compliance fee ... Reporting Requirements ... Exemptions."  MORE >>

"Although there may be some inflationary pressure on current healthcare costs, the employers' claims data revealed the increases are primarily due to a surge in plan members seeking health-related services they avoided during the pandemic ... and the continued rise of specialty pharmacy costs.... [T]his past year's healthcare costs have been 'fixed' based on prior contracting, thus healthcare inflation has not been factored into today's rates and will be significant as new contracts are negotiated over the next few years."  MORE >>

"One in four health care dollars spent is either directly or indirectly related to diabetes ... [1] Examine the current plan.... [2] Analyze data on diabetes direct plan costs ... [3] Examine indirect costs data ... [4] Simulate the impact of the following plan design options."  MORE >>

"More than 31% of people with employer-sponsored insurance stuck with a job they disliked for the company's health insurance ... Another 8% of respondents left a job they liked to seek better coverage."  MORE >>

"In the current employee benefits environment, with a tight labor market and rising healthcare costs, self-funding can be a considerable option, particularly for those looking for more control over benefits and costs.... Misconception one: It is only for large employers or corporations.... Misconception two: It's too expensive or there's too much risk.... Misconception three: Coverage isn't the same.... Misconception four: It's too complex."  MORE >>

"[1] Financial advice & guidance.... [2] Student loan assistance.... [3] Health savings accounts (HSAs).... [4] Auto-enrollment and employer retirement matching."  MORE >>