May
17
2016
On Monday, May 16, 2016 the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued the anticipated final rule on how existing anti-discrimination laws, specifically the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) will work with corporate wellness programs that require sensitive medical information.
This is what employers need to know-
1- The final ruling confirmed that wellness programs participation is considered voluntary as long as incentives are capped at 30% of the cost of an employee-only health insurance coverage.
2- Employers still have an obligation to comply with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
3- The final rules go into effect in 2017.
This is what employers need to know-
1- The final ruling confirmed that wellness programs participation is considered voluntary as long as incentives are capped at 30% of the cost of an employee-only health insurance coverage.
2- Employers still have an obligation to comply with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
3- The final rules go into effect in 2017.
May
05
2016
What is the Difference Between a Job Description and a Functional Job Analysis?
Written by Sandy GreesonOne of the most valuable things an employer can do to protect themselves from unnecessary workers comp injuries is have an accurate, validated functional job analysis for each position within their organization.
Apr
04
2016
Diabetes Educational Event
Written by TRS Staff MemberLast month we held an educational session, titled "Planning a Healthy Diet with Diabetes" with one of our clients in Northeast Arkansas and Amber, one of our Wellness Coaches.
Mar
03
2016
Getting healthy is hard, especially if you feel like you have a long journey to get there. But being unhealthy is just as hard. If you’re constantly fatigued or stressed, it affects every single aspect of your life: your work, your relationships, your sleep, your happiness. It leads to feeling like you are an observer in your own life, instead of feeling like it is your own. Yet we still don’t always prioritize our health. Doesn’t make a lot of sense, does it?
Feb
09
2016
Since February is National Heart Month, we think it is a good time to discuss what you should know when visiting your cardiologist.
Say that at your last physical you were referred to a cardiologist. What happens next?
Visiting your cardiologist can be stressful, and a lot of the time we forget everything we want to know. Here are some tips to help you prepare.
Say that at your last physical you were referred to a cardiologist. What happens next?
Visiting your cardiologist can be stressful, and a lot of the time we forget everything we want to know. Here are some tips to help you prepare.
