In this month's Benefits Focus, we remind you about the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee due date on July 31, 2019 and provide details on how to report it. We're also examining how some employers are helping their employees pay off student debt and quit tobacco, as well as steps the Senate is taking to work together on pressing healthcare issues.

Live Well, Work Well provides tips for how to improve your workout, information on a new superbug and food safety tips for your summer BBQ.

Remember, the Alper Employee Benefits Team is here to answer any questions you have regarding the information in this newsletter or benefits coverage in general.

Sincerely,
Will Pinn, Director of Employee Benefits
Reporting And Paying The PCORI Fees
Everything you need to know about the (PCORI) fee and the due date of July 31, 2019.

Student Loan Borrowers Using Vacation Days To Pay Off Debt
This new employee benefit lets workers trade in their Paid Time Off.

Senate Health Committee Trying For Bipartisan Health Care Fixes
Senators are crossing the aisle to address specific issues with our healthcare.

Tobacco Surcharges – Legal Rules 
Learn how to implement a smoking cessation program with tobacco surcharges at your company.  

Live Well, Work Well
This month's newsletter offers tips to fuel your workout, warns about the next superbug and discusses food safety tips for your summer BBQ.

The Alper Services Employee Benefits Team is here for you! Contact your Account Manager with questions regarding your coverage or the content you see here.
Will Pinn
Director of Employee Benefits
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Yvette Bickcom
VP, Account Executive
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Priya Shah
Account Manager
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Brian Donnelly
VP, Health & Benefits Practice Leader
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Brandon Greenberg
Account Executive
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