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Anthem: Ohio Farm Bureau to Close Health Benefits Plan

  • On September 2, 2026
The Ohio Farm Bureau has made the decision to close the Health Benefits Plan (HBP) effective December 31, 2026. Coverage will not be interrupted prior to that date, and all plans will remain fully in force through the end of the 2026 plan year.
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Medical Opt-Out Payments: A Useful Tool With Real Compliance Strings Attached

  • On August 24, 2026
Offering employees cash to waive group health coverage sounds simple. In practice, it’s one of the more legally complex plan design decisions an employer can make. Medical opt-out payments — sometimes called “cash in lieu of benefits” — are a legitimate strategy for employers looking to reduce premium spend while giving employees flexibility. But the […]
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HR Insight: Work-Life Balance

  • On August 21, 2026
As we navigate back-to-school, sickness that often comes with season change, and extracurriculars that are demanding, we encourage your organization to get ahead of the real-life responsibilities employees and working parents face that don’t always fit into traditional working hours. Childcare has become a workforce issue. It directly affects talent loss, morale, and productivity. Often, […]
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