Strongside Solutions

November 27, 2024

Employee Assistance Programs in Times of Need

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, cause extensive property damage, physical injuries and loss of life. The distress might not end there, however. Mental health […]
November 19, 2024

New Class-Action Lawsuits Target Group Health Plan Tobacco Surcharges

A new wave of class-action lawsuits is targeting employers that apply health insurance premium surcharges to employees who use tobacco, accusing them of discrimination and violating […]
November 12, 2024

Open Enrollment Prep: Identify Workers’ Needs, Consider Costs to Plan Benefits

It’s almost time for year-end small group open enrollment and you need to drive engagement so that your employees can make informed decisions about their health […]
October 29, 2024

Are Your Benefits Enough to See Employees Through a Crisis?

Middle class families — those with incomes of between roughly $50,000 and $100,000 per year — are becoming increasingly reliant on workplace benefits to ensure their […]
October 8, 2024

Reminder: Employers with 10 or More Staff Must File ACA Forms Online

With 2025 just a few months away, it’s important that small employers understand their group health insurance reporting obligations under the Affordable Care Act as they […]
October 1, 2024

ACA Group Health Plan Affordability Level Up Sharply

The IRS has significantly increased the group health plan affordability threshold — which is used to determine if an employer’s lowest-premium health plan complies with the […]