The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has signaled plans to revisit the procedures governing prohibited transaction exemptions (PTEs) under the […]

D.C. Reduces Available Family and Medical Leave Benefits Beginning October 1, 2026 Executive Summary The District of Columbia has enacted […]

Spring Consulting Group, an Alera Group Company, is proud to announce that Karin Landry has been named an ICCIE Fellow, […]

Use this checklist to assess the fit, readiness, and implementation requirements of a leave planning tool. For each item, check […]

Menopause support has rapidly shifted from a taboo topic to a fast-growing area of interest in an employer’s benefits offering, […]

Implications for Cost, Care Quality, and Employee Engagement At-home diagnostic testing has shifted from a convenience to a standard part […]

Pension risk transfer (PRT) strategies, particularly buy-ins and buy-outs, have become a cornerstone for organizations looking to reduce pension-related risk […]

The Rise of Digital Payments When a disability or paid leave claim is filed, it is rarely just an administrative […]

Overview The medical stop-loss market is experiencing significant upheaval as claim frequency and severity reach unprecedented levels. These developments have […]