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Unlocking Your Benefits: Consumer-Driven Health Plans Simplified
To ease out-of-pocket costs and improve your overall well-being, it’s recommended that you utilize the consumer driven health plans (CDHPs) offered by your employer for eligible health expenses. With the help of online and mobile tools, you can manage your available funds and maximize your overall savings.
Simplifying Benefit Plans and Empowering Union Members: The Role of a Taft-Hartley Third Party Administrator
In today's elaborate landscape of benefit plans and administrative complexities, Taft-Hartley Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) have emerged as trusted partners, providing invaluable services to Trustees, employers, plan participants, and their families.
In this article, we explore the core values of TPAs and dive into the wide range of tasks they perform, highlighting their central role in simplifying administration, ensuring compliance, and optimizing benefits.
Cybersecurity in Benefits Administration: Actively Protecting Client Data
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. In this digital age, advanced protection of sensitive personal data is pivotal. Thankfully, there are preventative measures we can take to fend off potential cybersecurity attacks.
Don't Miss the Ultimate Industry Event: Join Us in Boston for the Annual IFEBP Conference!
Connect with the Zenith American team and other industry experts for the latest information on Employee Benefits during the 69th Annual Employee Benefits Plans Conference.
Secure Act 2.0 Changes Impacting Qualified Retirement Plans
SECURE 2.0 was signed into Law in December 2022. There’s a lot to unpack in it. This article is a Zenith American Solutions summary of some of what we feel are key changes. The Act includes a substantial number of changes and options for Trustees and other Plan Sponsors to review and consider.
Connect with the Zenith American Solutions team during the 68th Annual Employee Benefits Plans Conference
Connect with the Zenith American Solutions team and other industry experts for the latest information on Employee Benefits during the 68th Annual Employee Benefits Plans Conference. We hope to see you in Las Vegas!
Final Regulations on Special Financial Assistance for Underfunded Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plans Released
On July 8, 2022, the PBGC released the final regulations for plans applying for Special Financial Assistance under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
PBGC Approves First Two Plans for Funding Relief under ARPA ’21
PBGC Approves First Two Plans for Funding Relief under ARPA ’21
Department of Labor Releases FAQs on Required Lifetime Income Illustrations for DC Plans
Retirement Benefit Expert and Actuary provides an update on the Department of Labor’s Temporary FAQs for the lifetime income illustrations that will be required for most Defined Contribution plans.
What’s the News on Lifetime Income Disclosures?
Previously, we provided a brief background on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) and its potential impact on Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plans. This article provides more details on the various provisions impacting those plans.
part 2 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Impact on Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plans
Previously, we provided a brief background on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) and its potential impact on Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plans. This article provides more details on the various provisions impacting those plans.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Impact on Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plans
On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed into Law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”). ARPA contains significant relief for underfunded Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plans.
One Client Fund is Saving an Estimated $1.3 Million Per Year Through Zenith’s Dependent Audit Verification Process
As your administrator, Zenith American Solutions can help your Fund identify best practices that work well for your membership to minimize unnecessary costs. We can manage all components of your dependent audit and provide annual maintenance according to your specifications.