January 12, 2021
4th Quarter 2020 Compliance Recap
The final quarter of 2020 was perhaps the most “normal” with respect to all issues compliance- and benefits-related. We saw the typical updates of federal limits for various benefits/fees an...
January 06, 2021
Significant Benefits Issues in New COVID-19 Relief Legislation
The COVID-19 relief bill recently passed by Congress contains several important employee benefit-related provisions, including restrictions on “surprise medical bills,” new plan and health c...
November 11, 2020
Employee Benefits needs are changing amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
A key shift in day-to-day operations for employee benefits in the corporate workforce since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased usage of technology. Born out of necessity and...
May 28, 2020
COVID-19: Employee Benefits Resources
Several medical and ancillary carriers are waiving certain requirements to allow employees who were furloughed or given a reduction in hours the opportunity to remain active on their plan(s)...
May 20, 2020
COVID-19: Employee Benefits Return to Work Checklist
The health and economic conditions created by the COVID-19 crisis have caused unprecedented disruption in the workforce. Now, as some employers begin to bring employees back to work, they are faced wi...
March 27, 2020
COVID-19: Furlough, Layoffs and the WARN Act
Employers considering layoffs or a furlough must carefully consider: All state and local laws. The state emergency declarations and laws issued under the pandemic. Federal law, ...
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: H.R. 6201 As Modified, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act [Cozen O’Connor]
Through our industry partnerships, Graham Company has received a number of COVID-19 resources that may prove helpful for our clients. Please click here to view a document, provided by Cozen...
March 13, 2020
COVID-19: Risk Management Considerations to Reduce Legal Exposure
The following post highlights COVID-19 risk management considerations, steps to reduce your legal exposure while continuing operations and an overview of how insurance policies/coverage will respond t...
December 16, 2019
Health Hub: Innovation in Behavioral and Mental Health
The health care landscape is rapidly changing, and what was once an industry focused predominantly on individuals’ physical health has transformed to now encompass caring for their behavio...
August 14, 2019
Benefits Brief: Traditional vs. Fiduciary PBMs
Regardless of the size of an organization, health care coverage remains one of the largest expenditures for any employer, as medical and pharmaceutical costs continue to escalate nationwid...
August 14, 2019
Graham Advisor – Volume XI Issue 2 2019
In this issue, Bill Graham discusses the impetus for Graham’s unique hiring process. The Graham team that works with Allan Myers highlights their role in providing 24/7 strategic counsel. ...
December 18, 2018
Challenges Facing Behavioral Health & Human Services CFOs
While it is inevitable that CFOs at nonprofit behavioral health organizations will face many challenges in their day-to-day operations, what doesn’t have to be inevitable is facing those cha...
December 17, 2018
Benefits Brief: Reference-Based Pricing
Healthcare costs are one of the largest expenditures for any employer, ranging from 15-20 percent of an employee’s salary. With the cost rising every year – PwC’s Health Research Institute p...
May 15, 2018
Spring Risk Forum Recap – Cannabiz: The Effects of Marijuana on Your Business
Employers today are facing an unusual challenge: Although medical cannabis is now legal in 29 states, including Pennsylvania, it remains illegal under federal law. How does that impact your...