Residents of California who failed to obtain health coverage during the 2020 tax year could be charged a penalty as part of the state’s new Minimum Essential Coverage Individual Mandate (Ch. 38, Stats. 2019), which is patterned after the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Here is a summary of key information for individuals and employers.

Although most children are learning from home this fall, keeping on schedule with their routine vaccinations is more important than ever to help keep your family and community safe and healthy.

As part of the Biden Administration’s pandemic relief efforts, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has expanded access to Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage that could enable millions of people to enroll in comprehensive health care plans.

Under a new Transparency in Coverage final rule, millions of Americans will have access to real-time information on health care costs prior to receiving treatment via an internet based self-service tool. This measure is designed to equip consumers with the information they need to make informed health care decisions and to promote competition in the health care industry.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many organizations to go virtual with events that have traditionally been held in person, including employee benefits open enrollment. How can you prepare and plan for a successful and virtual open enrollment session this year?

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work, learn and socialize – driving many of these activities online. With our homes, schools and businesses more connected than ever before, it is everyone’s responsibility to be “cyber smart.”

Are you debating whether or not to bring employees back to the office amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Google recently announced it would extend its remote work policy through summer 2021. Here’s some advice from the search-engine giant on how to protect employee well-being and productivity during this challenging time.

The Supreme Court ruling that a landmark civil rights law prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and transgender status will provide an estimated 8.1 million LGBTQ Americans additional workplace protections.

Should your workplace become pet-friendly when employees return to the office? Here are some important considerations about making four-legged friends part of the team!