How Does the Shutdown Effect Employee Benefits?

With the launch of the new health insurance exchanges; open enrollment; and now, the federal government shutdown, an already confusing time of year for benefits managers has been made even more challenging. As of Oct. 1, federal government offices have been short-staffed or closed, leaving employers and employees with more questions than answers.

Jill Collins, an attorney at the law firm Mintz Levin in Boston, outlined key points regarding employee benefits and the shutdown. Click Here to view these points covered in the SHRM Article, "Shutdown Has Limited Impact on Employee Benefits—For Now."