October 2023 | SSG Compliance Recap
October saw the release of adjusted civil penalties for HIPAA violations, ACA requirements, and...
Understanding the Impact of Biosimilars on Employer Health Care Costs
Rising health care costs will likely continue to impact employers in the foreseeable future. The...
Report Finds Health Care Spending Expected to Exceed Overall Economic Growth
A recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) predicted that the...
Higher Premiums, Deductibles and Copays Expected in 2024
Amid ongoing inflation pressures, employees can expect their health care costs to increase in...
Week of November 03, 2023 | SSG Insights
Complying With the ACA's Pay or Play Rules for 2024 – Checklist
The ACA requires...
IRS Announces 2024 Retirement Plan Limits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2023-75, containing cost-of-living...
Complying with the ACA Pay or Penalty Rules for 2024 | Checklist
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable,...
Biden Signs Executive Order Addressing AI
President Joe Biden issued an executive order (EO) on Oct. 30, 2023, to establish standards for...
Week of October 27, 2023 | SSG Insights
Final Forms for 2023 ACA Reporting Released
The IRS has released final 2023 forms and...
Stop-loss Premiums Increased by 16% from 2021 to 2023
Rising costs in employer-sponsored health plans continue to be driven by high-dollar claims. The...
Tips for a Successful Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is a critical period for HR managers and employees, especially given...
