Supporting Employee Mental Health After Tragic Events
The burden of paying for healthcare benefits has grown substantially for many employers. As the average expense for employee healthcare is projected by the Society for Human Resources Management to increase by 6.5 percent in 2023, surpassing $13,800 per employee, businesses of all sizes struggle to balance their budgets while ensuring their workforce remains healthy and productive.
What Employers Need to Know About Medicaid Redeterminations
In 2020, the U.S. Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This act required states to maintain Medicaid coverage for most enrollees and barred disenrollment for Medicaid recipients during the public health emergency (PHE) to help ensure that individuals had health coverage during the pandemic.
Employee Options After Losing Medicaid Coverage
In 2020, the U.S. Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This act required states to maintain Medicaid coverage for most enrollees and barred disenrollment for Medicaid recipients during the public health emergency (PHE) to help ensure that individuals had health coverage during the pandemic.
Lithium-ion Batteries May Cause Fire Hazard
The number of fires stemming from the lithium-ion batteries commonly found in electronic bikes (e-bikes) is rapidly rising, according to the National Fire Protection Association. In 2022, at least 19 people died in the United States because of fires or overheating incidents related to battery-powered products. In New York City alone, the batteries caused 216 fires, resulting in 147 injuries and six deaths in 2022.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week Starts April 30
It is essential to be properly prepared for hurricane season, as these storms carry significant risks to safety and property. To raise awareness of the dangers of hurricanes, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) annually sponsors National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This year, it runs from April 30 to May 6, 2023.
Cannabis State of the Market
The cannabis industry continues to grow rapidly. Just two years ago, the global market was valued at nearly $18 billion dollars. Expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of more than 25% over the next several years, the industry is expected to be worth a staggering $134.4 billion by 2030.