Week of January 09, 2024 | SSG Insights

Common Employee Communication Mistakes to Avoid

Effective communication is crucial to fostering a positive relationship between employers and employees. To combat the struggles of poor communication, this article provides an overview of common employee communication mistakes and discusses how to avoid them.

Considerations For Evaluating a Pharmacy Benefits Manager

A pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) is an entity that acts as an intermediary between stakeholders in the pharmacy benefits marketplace. Many employers use PBMs to interface with drug manufacturers and process prescription drug claims, which can help improve health outcomes while lowering overall health care costs.

DOL Updates Model Employer CHIP Notice

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice, with information current as of Jan. 31, 2024. This notice is updated periodically to reflect changes in the states that offer premium assistance subsidies, as well as the contact information for those states.

FEBRUARY WEBINARS

Mastering Medicare: Employer Rules and Regulations Webinar  

Attend this webinar to learn how Medicare relates to group health plans of all sizes.

A New Era of Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar  

Join SSG and Debra Nickolson with Behavioral Health Systems (BHS), as she leads the discussion and shares insights on how organizations can explore ways to support employees and their families as they navigate through overcoming the stigma of mental health.