What You Need to Know: COBRA Liability in Mergers and Acquisitions
By Natalie Withers
Employers who go through business reorganizations, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), will need to know whether COBRA continuation coverage must be offered and whether the group health plan of the seller or buyer must provide COBRA continuation coverage. Here is what you need to know…
Read More2018 Sun Life Report: High-Cost Claims Data Trends to Watch
By Jeremy Charbonneau
Sun Life recently published their sixth annual Stop-Loss Research Report about current trends in high-cost claims data. The report highlights the top ten high-cost claims conditions, high-cost injectable drugs, as well as million-dollar claims trends. According to Sun Life Financials’ 2018 Report, “Million-dollar medical claims increased 87 percent from 2014 – 2017.
Read MoreParadigm Group Named The Tennessean’s No. 1 Top Workplace
By Alyssa Curran
The Tennessean has recognized Paradigm Group as the No. 1 Top Workplace in the small business category! As a four-time recipient of the Top Workplaces Award, the Paradigm Group team was also recognized with the Hall of Fame Award. In addition to these team awards, Bob Levy, president of Paradigm Group, received the 2018 Small Business Leadership Award.
Read MoreHRAs, HSAs, and Health FSAs – What’s the Difference?
By Natalie Withers
Learn the main characteristics of HRAs, HSAs, and Health FSAs to help you decide which option is the best for your organization.
Read More2018 Wellbeing Conference Video Recap
By Kelly Holt, CHC
A video highlight reel from Paradigm Group’s fourth annual Workplace Wellbeing Conference. During this year’s conference, we focused on the importance of employee engagement as a part of a well-rounded wellbeing program.
Read MoreBoost Engagement, Improve Company Culture and Combat Turnover
By Kelly Holt, CHC
With record low unemployment and competitive labor market in Middle Tennessee, it’s safe to say it’s an employees’ market. Now more than ever, we as employers must think critically about what we are doing to keep our best employees engaged and committed to our organization.
Read MoreJoin the Employee Engagement Conversation at our Wellbeing Conference on April 25
By Kelly Holt, CHC
We’re gearing up for our fourth annual Wellbeing Conference: Enhancing Employee Engagement on April 25 at the Music City Center. This year we will focus on ways to build a workplace with happier, healthier, more engaged employees.
Read MoreTips for Wrapping Up a Successful Open Enrollment
By Heather Eshaghpour
Having tackled Open Enrollment in the fall, many managers and human resources professionals would consider the busy season over; however, to ensure a successful enrollment process, we strongly encourage you to add one more step to your list: follow up.
Read MoreJudge Vacates Portions of the EEOC’s 2016 Wellness Regulations
By Kelly Holt, CHC
On December 20, 2017, Judge John D. Bates, a United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, granted the American Association of Retired Persons’ (AARP’s) motion to alter or amend the previous judgment to its 2016 lawsuit.
Read MoreNetwork Disruption Update: BlueCross BlueShield Network S and HCA/TriStar Facilities
By Heather Eshaghpour
It is our commitment to keep you up-to-date on any news that could affect your employees’ coverage, including significant provider network disruptions. In keeping with that commitment, we wanted to let you know that there is a fee agreement change that can significantly affect BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) Blue Network S members.
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