Recent Insights

As the new year begins, employees will be turning their attention to the benefits they selected during open enrollment. While their choices are final, many still feel unsure about how to use their coverage throughout the year. With rising healthcare costs and growing interest in everyday well-being, employees want support that helps them make confident […]

Lexington, Kentucky — Bim Group is proud to announce a donation of $12,000 to Stable Recovery, a local charity dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. This contribution reflects Bim Group’s commitment to supporting initiatives that create lasting positive change within the community. Addiction continues to be a significant challenge in Central Kentucky, […]

READ TIME: 5 MINUTES The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) introduced a major shift in the way group health plan vendors must disclose their compensation and plan sponsors must oversee it. Plan fiduciaries have a continuing duty to ensure vendor fees are reasonable under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Vendor Disclosure Requirements Under […]

READ TIME: 5 MINUTES On Oct. 16, 2025, the Departments of Treasury, Labor (DOL), and Health and Human Services (HHS) (“the Agencies”) jointly issued FAQs About Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 72 to clarify how fertility-related benefits may qualify as “excepted benefits” under existing federal regulations. The FAQs address how employers may offer fertility coverage […]

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2-3PM EST Register Now Registration Code: UBA410EW Attend this month’s webinar to gain a foundational overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including historical context and political challenges to its goal of expanding healthcare coverage, improving quality, and containing costs. Key Takeaways​​ Learn about key components, such as managing variable-hour and seasonal […]

Most employers want to provide a comprehensive, holistic benefits package to their employees. However, with all of the other hats leadership must wear, it can be a challenge to communicate all the various facets of what is available to employees, let alone in an effective and engaging way. As a result, employees often struggle to […]

READ TIME: 4 MINUTES AI is transforming organizations, but its success ultimately rests on culture rather than technology. Employees must be included in ongoing learning, understand how AI supports their goals, and trust that it enhances, not replaces, their work. When AI adoption feels exclusive or unclear, employees disengage. HR leaders who foster environments with […]

READ TIME: 6 MINUTES September saw employers preparing for the distribution of potential MLR rebates, while New York City readies for an expansion to its Earned Safe and Sick Leave Act. Applicable employers prepare to comply with the Gag Clause Attestation due in December. Sponsors of dependent care FSAs considered how the higher limit in […]

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1 – 2PM CST Register Now Registration Code:UBA410EW Attend this month’s webinar for an in-depth look at the ERISA fiduciary duties related to managing group health plans of all sizes and funding structures. Key takeaways:​​ Gain insight into the responsibilities of the plan administrator and their interaction with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) […]