best practices
Open enrollment may still be a few months away, but now is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a smooth, successful season. By starting early, you can help employees feel more informed, more confident, and more likely to participate in the benefits programs your organization offers. A little preparation now can save time later and reduce the flurry of questions that often pile up in the final days of enrollment.
The Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), recently published a Cybersecurity Program Best Practices document for employer plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
This month’s Ask the Expert question comes from Jan in Alabama. Jan asks:
Is it mandatory that each employee meet with the insurance agent to elect or waive benefits offered through a Cafeteria Plan?
It is definitely not mandatory that each employee meet with the insurance agent in order to elect or waive coverage in the plan. There are, however, some best practices that employers can put in place when it comes to enrollment in the plan.
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