What is “open enrollment”?
People keep throwing out the term "open enrollment" -- while I'm pretty sure it has to do with benefits, what all does it encompass?
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COVID-19 Employee Benefits: Changes You Should Know
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, your employee benefits just had some mandatory changes implemented that may be to your advantage.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
May 21, 2020
2020 FSA and HSA Contribution Limits
The health FSA and HSA contribution limits increased once again for 2020, allowing you to save more pretax dollars for qualifying medical expenses.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 21, 2019
Keeping Your Company Flu-Free
Nobody wins when employees are sick with the flu. Take these 7 proactive steps to keep your employees productive and healthy this flu season.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 7, 2019
Should you stay with your small group insurance plan?
If your small business insurance plan is becoming more and more unaffordable, perhaps it's time to switch to a large group plan. Here's how.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jul 18, 2019
IRS Extends Deadline for ACA Forms to be Sent to Employees
Once again, the IRS has extended the due dates for ACA health care information reporting Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to be analyzed
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 28, 2018
2019 FSA and HSA Contribution Limits
For 2019, Health FSA contributions will cap at $2700 (an increase of $50 from 2018) and HSA contributions will cap at $3500/individual and...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 15, 2018
EAP Available at No Cost to Stratus Employees
As a reminder, all Stratus HR employees can access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program at no cost to them, regardless of insurance.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 14, 2018
Tax Reform – What it Means for Employees
What does the new 2018 tax reform bill mean for employees? Look at this quick summary of what to expect.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jan 2, 2018
