Benefits Magazine

• Gene Therapy Financing Programs
  by Wes Smith
  A number of new financing and payment programs are now available for self-funded plan sponsors looking for options to cover the costs of expensive gene therapies. The variety of financing models and supplementary features requires careful consideration.
• Three Essential Tools for Monitoring and Preventing Fraud
  by Lawrence R. Beebe and Michael Ledbetter, CEBS
  Tools such as data analytics, fund policies and audits are important assets for multiemployer benefit plan trustees to use when fulfilling their duty to detect and prevent fraud.
• Communication Changes and Challenges in a Pandemic World
  by Jillian R. Otten
  Authenticity, transparency and inclusivity are more critical than ever for benefit plan sponsors when communicating in the age of COVID-19.
• Prioritizing Heart Health in the COVID-Era Workplace
  by Michael J. Menen, M.D.
  Factors such as lack of treatment and preventive care during the pandemic, as well as an increase in unhealthy behaviors, have likely amplified the risks of heart disease for health plan participants.
• Legal & Legislative Reporter (March)
• Legal & Legislative Reporter (April)

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• Caring for Caregivers: Five Employer Strategies
  by Tracy Brower, Ph.D.
  Employer support for caregiving—and well-being, more broadly—can boost employee attraction, recruitment and engagement. Strategies such as offering increased flexibility, recognition and support programs can make a big difference for employees working to meet caregiving demands.
• Starting the Conversation About Fertility Benefits
  by Betsy Campbell
  A growing number of organizations are providing some level of fertility benefits to employees. What are the important considerations when choosing coverage options?
• Closing the Gap: Improving Engagement in Your Financial Wellness Program
  by Joleen F. Workman
  The pandemic has caused many employees to put an increased emphasis on saving for retirement as well as for emergencies. What’s the best way to integrate financial planning and literacy into employee benefits packages?
• Four Ways to Evaluate and Differentiate Your Benefits
  by Tim Glowa, Bob Lemke and Ashley Edwards
  The four steps provided by the authors may help employers enhance their employee benefit offerings—and gain a leg up in the competitive labor market.
• Legal & Legislative Reporter (January)
• Legal & Legislative Reporter (February)

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