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  • IRS Increases PCORI Fee Rate | Virginia Benefits Agency  

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2025-61, announcing a significant increase to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount. Employers with self-insured health plans and health insurance issuers must take note of the new rate and upcoming compliance deadlines. What is the New PCORI Fee Amount? The PCORI fee is increasing to…

  • Healthy Through The Holidays: Your Winter Wellness Guide | VA Benefits Team

    The transition into winter and the busy holiday season often brings two things: cold weather and packed calendars. While the shorter days and festive cheer are welcome, they also present unique challenges to our health, including managing stress, fighting off seasonal illnesses, and maintaining an active routine. Staying healthy this winter isn’t about grand gestures;…

  • Empowering Gen Z: Building a Competitive Benefits Package | Virginia Benefits Group 

    Get ready for a new wave of talent! Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012), or Zoomers, is the youngest generation entering the workforce, and they’re bringing fresh perspectives and priorities. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z isn’t just punching a clock. They crave opportunities for personal and professional growth, a workplace that prioritizes mental well-being,…

  • 401k Pointers by Bill Kite | VA Employee Benefits Consultants

    Is this year 2000 or 2008 revisited? Whenever there are significant corrections on Wall Street we all get nervous about being in the market.  This time, compounded by higher inflation, we want to remind everyone not to make foolish moves and to utilize every available opportunity.  This is a strange time with market decreases, real…