The Checkup Podcast

A podcast that explores anything & everything related to employee benefits, health insurance, and healthcare; helping employers who offer benefits to employees

[Lockton Benefits @LocktonBenefits]

Registration for the 2022 Miami #LocktonGlobalForum is now open! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with HR and benefits professionals from around the world. More: https://t.co/vkoaNKyDyQ

[Lyn Health @LynHealth]

Check us out on the @checkup_podcast! Our Founder and CEO Rick Abbott and Chief Operations Officer Erica Murdock speak to Danielle Huston about all things @LynHealth - from the very beginning to where we are today.
https://t.co/JlyVQdSrYB

#healthcare #innovation

[Lockton Benefits @LocktonBenefits]

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 requires most brokers and consultants providing services to ERISA-covered group health plans to disclose to plan fiduciaries any and all compensation they receive for providing services to the plan. The details: https://t.co/VhfFHYQ6Pj

[Lockton Benefits @LocktonBenefits]

The IRS recently published a notice clarifying certain COBRA aspects of both last year’s outbreak period guidance and this year’s COBRA subsidy program under the American Rescue Plan Act. The latest guidance: https://t.co/X7mLPpRSoz

[Lockton Benefits @LocktonBenefits]

Federal authorities have validated employers’ use of healthcare plan-related wellness programs to incent employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more in the latest Benefits Blog: https://t.co/JckKAqptDT

[Lockton Benefits @LocktonBenefits]

For a limited two-year period beginning in 2022, HHS will require all group healthcare plans, health insurance carriers and air ambulance providers to report utilization, claims and cost data on air ambulance services. The latest: https://t.co/3dPbXuRsrS

[Lockton Benefits @LocktonBenefits]

Furloughs, layoffs and reduced working hours in 2020 can impact an employee's medical plan eligibility for 2021. What can employers do about it? Compliance Services attorney Ed Fensholt has the latest: https://t.co/Fgix0HpyMO

[Lockton Benefits @LocktonBenefits]

The Trump administration has finalized regulations on health plan transparency. Why should employers take note? Jay Kirschbaum has the latest: https://t.co/oDJNv58y9U

[Regence BlueShield @RegenceWA]

How can you still make Halloween 2020 enjoyable, especially for kids?

We asked three experts— @ashadornfest, @drjimpolo, and @harrisparenting—to weigh in:

https://t.co/lGUogaDubV

[Lockton Benefits @LocktonBenefits]

On Friday, the IRS extended the deadline to furnish Forms 1095-C to ACA full-time employees. On the same day, the HHS national health emergency was extended to Jan. 21, 2021. What do these events mean for employers? Compliance Services has the latest: https://t.co/6goLwdTQUt

[The Checkup Podcast @checkup_podcast]

@andrewjacobover @AllymissLove @onepeloton Nice work Andrew!

[The Checkup Podcast @checkup_podcast]

Do you have questions for your HR community about getting back to the workplace? Drop them here! There is a lot of technical guidance but what about caring for the unique needs of the people? Join us for episode 3 of the Don't Stand so Close to Me series!

[Stephanie Papes Strong @stephpstrong]

Really needed this today. Thank you @davidjshipley & Bloomberg for using your platform to promote compassion, evidence, and progress.

https://t.co/uh7twFsW3k

[The Checkup Podcast @checkup_podcast]

Watch Zach Snyder and I catch up on the last #legislative session in #WA. It was packed and ended as COVID was beginning which means likely a summer session. What was flush 3 mos ago is a giant hole. What does it mean? https://t.co/HmWhSjvr2E or listen https://t.co/wqCEy9wXZt

[The Checkup Podcast @checkup_podcast]

Anyone with a 401k who has been anxious about the balance needs to watch this!

[Propel Insurance @PropelIns]

In the newest video episode of @propelcheckup, Danielle sits down with Dan Peluse from @Wintrust Advisors to discuss the #CARESAct and your 401(k). Watch here>> https://t.co/N0w3unh54D

[FareStart @farestart]

Seattle area food resources map from @tableau.
https://t.co/XyQE50FFvB

[Eugene Gu, MD @eugenegu]

Taking care of uninsured patients is one of our greatest joys at Cool Quit. But it’s not easy. We’re looking for an attorney in non-profit and healthcare laws who can help guide us on expanding our coverage for uninsured patients. If interested, email us at [email protected].

[The Checkup Podcast @checkup_podcast]

@GovInslee @WAplanfinder It would be more than beneficial to see healthcare subsidies tied to cobra or LOA in the 4th round of legislation federally. Access to insurance doesn’t make it affordable.

[Damon Darlin✒️ @darlin]

Scoop: Federal records examined by Kaiser Health News show that federal authorities staked first rights to $137 million in medical supplies. This flew under the radar, even as dog-eat-dog bidding wars raged among states for desperately needed gear. https://t.co/51ylsKgarg

[The Checkup Podcast @checkup_podcast]

#quarantine week 3 update - I miss baseball. and the #Monday #Meetup will be all about #sbaloans and loan forgiveness. Shelly Andrew of Gordon Thomas Honeywell is our guest. You can drop in Monday: #sba #covidus https://t.co/rUamMwO7op