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Essential Plan Cuts Force 450K New Yorkers to Seek Coverage

Federal budget cuts eliminate NY's Essential Plan, pushing 450,000 residents toward $10,000+ marketplace premiums. Long Island employees may demand group coverage - are you ready for the recruiting advantage?

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Making Your Benefits Investment Pay Off in 2026

Most Long Island employers spend thousands on ancillary benefits like dental and vision, but employees don't even know what coverage they have. Here's how to turn that expense into an actual retention tool.

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Why Vision Benefits Often Go Unused at Small Companies

Many small business employees skip their annual eye exams despite having vision coverage. Here's how Long Island employers can boost utilization and maximize their investment in ancillary benefits.

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Executive Severance Packages: NY Compliance & Best Practices

Massachusetts CEO's $500K severance highlights importance of proper executive compensation planning. Learn how NY businesses can structure compliant severance packages while managing costs and regulatory requirements.

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Right to Disconnect Laws: What NY Small Businesses Need to Know

As work-life boundary legislation gains momentum globally, NY small business owners must prepare for potential Right to Disconnect laws. Learn how these regulations could impact your workplace policies and employee expectations.

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DOL Ends Years-Long Investigations, Offers More Help

The Department of Labor pledges to replace "regulation by litigation" with compliance assistance. Long Island employers can now expect guidance over enforcement actions for ERISA violations.

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HSA Rules Just Got Better for Long Island Employers

New federal guidance expands HSA eligibility to ACA Bronze plans and allows tax-free Direct Primary Care payments. Plus higher contribution limits mean bigger tax deductions for your business in 2026.