Vaccinations for COVID-19 have been free and readily available to adults across the U.S. since mid-April 2021. The vaccines are highly safe and effective at preventing severe disease, hospitalization and death. They also reduce the likelihood of mild or asymptomatic infection. However, vaccination rates have lagged...
Getting in shape is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. Whether you want to improve your physical and mental health, lose weight, feel stronger or have more energy, exercise can help achieve your goals in 2022. Despite great intentions, many people fail to achieve...
On January 1, 2022, new legislation to protect insured Americans from surprise medical bills for out-of-network medical providers will take effect. The measure, called the No Surprises Act, was passed by Congress last July to help shield consumers from the financial hardships caused by unreasonably...
The coronavirus pandemic has left many individuals and families without employer-sponsored health insurance due to an involuntary job loss or reduction in work hours. During this challenging time, it is important to avoid a lapse in coverage that could leave you vulnerable to catastrophic healthcare...
The Biden administration is extending protections to workers who have been misclassified as independent contractors, which exempts them from labor and employment laws. The fiscal year 2022 federal budget allocates $7.5 billion to the U.S. Department of Labor to help ensure employees are paid their...