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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Exposure: Protecting Outdoor Workers and Mitigating Health Risks

June 08, 2023

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Exposure: Protecting Outdoor Workers and Mitigating Health Risks

  We’re certainly in an unusual situation given the impact from the Canadian wildfires. Here’s some information you should consider if you have employees working outdoors. Check the air quality of the specific area (zip code). This site is one of the resources for doing so: https://www.airnow.gov/ AirNow is a source for air quality data for your […]

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IRS Reminder: Without Proper FSA Substantiation, All (Tax-Favored) Bets Are Off

June 05, 2023

IRS Reminder: Without Proper FSA Substantiation, All (Tax-Favored) Bets Are Off

On April 28, 2023, the IRS Office of Chief Counsel issued Memorandum Number 202317020, which serves as “Chief Counsel Advice” concerning the requirement for health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to substantiate expenses. The memorandum is a reminder of the IRS’s long-established rule which says that in order to exclude the value of […]

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Hurricane Preparedness is Key to Managing Risk: 2023

May 30, 2023

Hurricane Preparedness is Key to Managing Risk: 2023

Each year hurricane season lasts from June through November. NOAA released its 2023 Hurricane Season outlook on May 25th. This year, the NOAA is predicting between 12 and 17 named storms will form in the Atlantic. While we can’t prevent serious storms from occurring, businesses and property owners can effectively prepare and mitigate possible damage. These […]

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IRS Announces Spike in HSA Figures for 2024

May 18, 2023

IRS Announces Spike in HSA Figures for 2024

On Tuesday, May 16th, the IRS announced the inflation adjustments that will apply to health savings accounts (HSAs) and qualified high deductible health plans (HDHPs) beginning January 1, 2024. Due in part to persistently elevated inflation over the past year, the year-over-year increase to allowable tax-exempt HSA contributions and out-of-pocket thresholds under HSA-compatible HDHPs are […]

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Coverage of Preventive Health Services After the Braidwood Decision

May 16, 2023

Coverage of Preventive Health Services After the Braidwood Decision

  Background In 2020, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) amended the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to require non-grandfathered group health plans and insurers of fully-insured group health plans to cover a range of preventive health services free of member cost-sharing (such as a deductible, coinsurance, or copay) when provided on an in-network basis. On […]

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5/9/23 CE: Pollution Refresh – CPL and CPPL Overview – A Dive into the Policy Form

May 09, 2023

5/9/23 CE: Pollution Refresh – CPL and CPPL Overview – A Dive into the Policy Form

May 09, 2023 5/9/23 CE: Pollution Refresh – CPL and CPPL Overview – A Dive into the Policy Form Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Program Description: Provider: Graham Company   Date/Time:         Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – 12:00 to 2:00pm   Course Title: Pollution Refresh – CPL and CPPL Overview […]

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Beyond Burnout: Reclaiming Purpose In Aging Services

May 08, 2023

Beyond Burnout: Reclaiming Purpose In Aging Services

  Is It Burnout? Working in aging services isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. And as a leader in this industry, it’s obvious that you care about people—not only the patients, but also your team members. They are like family, and when you see them suffer, you suffer, too. Some days it may feel […]

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4/25/23 CE: Cyber Insurance Update and Incident Trends

April 25, 2023

4/25/23 CE: Cyber Insurance Update and Incident Trends

April 25, 2023 4/25/23 CE: Cyber Insurance Update and Incident Trends Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Program Description: Provider:Graham Company Date/Time:         Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – 12 to 1:00pm Course Title:        Cyber Insurance Update and Incident Trends Program Description: With an evolving cyber threat […]

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Risk & Insurance: Rising Star Margaux Weinraub on Going Beyond the Status Quo and Building Resilience Against Cyber Threats

April 15, 2023

Risk & Insurance: Rising Star Margaux Weinraub on Going Beyond the Status Quo and Building Resilience Against Cyber Threats

Risk & Insurance: Rising Star Margaux Weinraub on Going Beyond the Status Quo and Building Resilience Against Cyber Threats April 15, 2023 Risk & Insurance: Rising Star Margaux Weinraub on Going Beyond the Status Quo and Building Resilience Against Cyber Threats

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4/10/23 CE: OCIP/CCIP Wrap-Up Risk Management Issues

April 10, 2023

4/10/23 CE: OCIP/CCIP Wrap-Up Risk Management Issues

April 10, 2023 4/10/23 CE: OCIP/CCIP Wrap-Up Risk Management Issues Date: Monday, April 10, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Program Description: Provider:Graham Company Date/Time:         Monday, April 10, 2023 – 12 to 2:00pm Course Title:       OCIP/CCIP Wrap-Up Risk Management Issues Program Description: In-depth review of Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) […]

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