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October is Health Literacy Month, a vital reminder of the importance of understanding health information to make informed decisions about your care. 📚💡 Individuals with low health literacy may face challenges in receiving equal medical and behavioral health care, highlighting the need to enhance our understanding of health topics. Let’s take this month to ask questions, research our conditions, and engage in meaningful conversations with our healthcare providers. Reach out to us today for more health-related resources! #HealthLiteracyMonth #EmpowerYourHealth

📢 Important Update for 2025: Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage! 📊 On September 6, 2024, the IRS announced that the affordability percentage for employer-sponsored coverage will increase to 9.02% for plan years beginning in 2025. This means applicable large employers (ALEs) must ensure that the required contribution for self-only coverage does not exceed this new threshold to avoid potential penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). With this adjustment, employers may have more flexibility in setting employee contributions, helping them provide affordable health coverage that meets compliance requirements. #ACA #HealthCoverage #EmployeeBenefits #EllingsonGroup

Ellingson Group pride ourselves on helping your company create a strong benefit package tailored to your industry to help attract and retain the best talent in your field. To learn more about how strengthening your employee benefits has an impact on your recruitment and retention contact us at info@egibenefits.com #EGI #egibenefits #ellingsongroup #employeebenefits #hiring #talentretentionstrategies #healthcoverage #JobRecruitment

📢 Important Update for 2025: Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage! 📊 On September 6, 2024, the IRS announced that the affordability percentage for employer-sponsored coverage will increase to 9.02% for plan years beginning in 2025. This means applicable large employers (ALEs) must ensure that the required contribution for self-only coverage does not exceed this new threshold to avoid potential penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). With this adjustment, employers may have more flexibility in setting employee contributions, helping them provide affordable health coverage that meets compliance requirements. #ACA #HealthCoverage #EmployeeBenefits #EllingsonGroup

🔄 Navigating Midyear Benefit Changes 🔄 Qualifying midyear events can significantly impact your employees' benefit elections outside the annual open enrollment period. Under a Section 125 cafeteria plan, these events—such as marriage, birth or adoption, loss of coverage, or employment status changes—allow employees to make necessary adjustments to their health plans and other benefits. It’s important for employers to encourage their team members to report these life changes promptly, as employees typically have 30 days to request modifications to ensure their benefits meet their current needs. #EmployeeBenefits #CafeteriaPlans #HRBestPractices

💔 Heart Disease: The Second Costliest Ailment for U.S. Employers 💔 According to a new report by Sun Life, cardiovascular disease has risen to become the second most expensive condition for stop-loss claim reimbursements, surpassing blood cancers for the first time in 12 years. This underscores the growing financial impact heart disease has on employers, highlighting the importance of proactive health management and support for employees. As trends shift, it’s crucial for self-funded employers to evaluate their stop-loss coverage and make informed risk management decisions to protect their workforce and their bottom line. #HeartHealth #EmployerAwareness #SunLifeReport #HealthcareCosts

Fall brings football, pumpkin pie, and sweater weather but it also brings cold and flu season. Make sure you are prepared to address increased illness among employees to help keep your team healthy and company productive. #ellingsongroup #egibenefits #fall #coldweather #employeebenefits #employeebenefitsbroker

👶 National Newborn Screening Awareness Month 👶 September is National Newborn Screening Awareness Month, a time to highlight the crucial role of early screening in detecting serious health conditions in newborns. Early detection through screening can lead to timely treatments and better outcomes for babies. Let's spread the word about the importance of newborn screening and ensure every baby gets a healthy start! #NewbornScreening #HealthAwareness #EarlyDetection

At Ellingson Group, we are dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not only valued, but celebrated. We believe this is not just a goal, but a responsibility. We recognize the importance of DEI not only within our own organization, but also in the workplaces of our clients, and we extend this commitment to every aspect of our business.

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Ellingson Group's brand new website! 🎉 Explore our updated design, enhanced features, and streamlined navigation to find the latest in benefits solutions and insights. Visit us today at egibenefits.com and let us know what you think! #WebsiteLaunch #EllingsonGroup