Employee compensation in the United States

KindHealth Technology Unleashes Untapped Potential of HRAs

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The newest technology will expand the company's powerful digital savings platform and help employers and consumers take advantage of the untapped potential of their HRAs.

Key Points: 
  • The newest technology will expand the company's powerful digital savings platform and help employers and consumers take advantage of the untapped potential of their HRAs.
  • Soon, the growing number of people with HRAs will have the opportunity to use the convenient technology and learn more about their healthcare options.
  • KindHealth technology currently in development will allow any HRA partner to integrate with the KindHealth platform and use Smart Census or Marketplace Builder products.
  • KindHealth anticipates significant interest in their technology with more employers expected to adopt HRA plans in coming years.

BioMark Grants Options

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2021) - BioMark Diagnostics Inc. (CSE: BUX) (FSE: 20B) (OTC Pink: BMKDF) ("BioMark") is pleased to announce that it has granted 2,100,000 incentive stock options under the Company's Stock Option Plan ("Option Plan") to third-party consultants to support market communication and corporate strategy as it advances its commercialization efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2021) - BioMark Diagnostics Inc. (CSE: BUX) (FSE: 20B) (OTC Pink: BMKDF) ("BioMark") is pleased to announce that it has granted 2,100,000 incentive stock options under the Company's Stock Option Plan ("Option Plan") to third-party consultants to support market communication and corporate strategy as it advances its commercialization efforts.
  • All other terms and conditions of options are in accordance with the terms of the Company's Stock Option Plan.
  • In addition, BioMark has cancelled 100,000 options previously issued to consultants.
  • BioMark is developing proprietary, non-invasive, and accurate cancer diagnostic solutions which can help detect, monitor and assess treatment for cancer early and cost effectively.

WEX’s Health Division Strengthens Position as Industry Leader

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

To increase knowledge and U.S. consumer awareness of the benefits of HSAs, the Health division again partnered with Jean Chatzky, founder and CEO of HerMoney, on National Health Savings Account Awareness Day (HSA Day) on October 15.

Key Points: 
  • To increase knowledge and U.S. consumer awareness of the benefits of HSAs, the Health division again partnered with Jean Chatzky, founder and CEO of HerMoney, on National Health Savings Account Awareness Day (HSA Day) on October 15.
  • WEX executives shared thought leadership, insight, and expertise through virtual conferences and by being featured in the national news and industry trades.
  • This resulted in more than 688 million media impressions for 2020 and included coverage in CNBC, Cheddar, Forbes, and Yahoo.
  • WEX operates in more than 10 countries and in more than 20 currencies through more than 5,200 associates around the world.

Megawatt Lithium Announces Stock Option Grants

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2021) - MegaWatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: MEGA) (the "Company" or "MegaWatt") announces that it has granted incentive stock options to a certain consultant of the Company to purchase up to 250,000 common shares in the capital of the Company pursuant to the Company's stock option plan.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2021) - MegaWatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: MEGA) (the "Company" or "MegaWatt") announces that it has granted incentive stock options to a certain consultant of the Company to purchase up to 250,000 common shares in the capital of the Company pursuant to the Company's stock option plan.
  • The Options vest immediately upon grant and are exercisable into common shares at $0.465 per share until February 16, 2026.
  • The Options and any underlying common shares in the capital of the Company will be subject to a four month and one day hold period pursuant to the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.
  • About MegaWatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp.
    MegaWatt is a British Columbia based company involved in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada.

Callan's Defined Contribution Survey Covers the Pandemic Impact and Trends in DC Plan Management, Financial Wellness, and HSAs

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan , a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced the results of its 2021 Defined Contribution (DC) Survey.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan , a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced the results of its 2021 Defined Contribution (DC) Survey.
  • Now in its 14th year, the DC survey offers actionable insights for defined contribution plan sponsors.
  • New this year: The survey covers the SECURE and CARES Acts, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and key tenets of DC plan management, financial wellness, and health savings accounts (HSAs).
  • The survey, which Callan conducted online in September and October 2020, incorporates responses from 93 large DC plan sponsors, including Callan clients and other organizations.

Conquest Resources Grants Incentive Stock Options

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2021) - Conquest Resources Limited (TSXV: CQR) ("Conquest" or the "Company") reports that the Board of Directors has approved the granting of 4,175,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers, consultants and other service providers under to the Company's Stock Option Plan, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2021) - Conquest Resources Limited (TSXV: CQR) ("Conquest" or the "Company") reports that the Board of Directors has approved the granting of 4,175,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers, consultants and other service providers under to the Company's Stock Option Plan, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
  • All of the stock options are exercisable at a price of $0.20 per share for a term of five years and will vest quarterly over a period of two years.
  • Additionally, the Board of Directors has approved the granting of 50,000 incentive stock options to Stock Marketing Inc for advisory and marketing services to the Company exercisable at a price of $0.20 per share for a term of one year.
  • Conquest Resources Limited, incorporated in 1945, is a mineral exploration company that is exploring for gold on mineral properties in Ontario.

PeopleKeep Releases Its 2021 QSEHRA Annual Report

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PeopleKeep has released its fourth annual usage report on the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) used by employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PeopleKeep has released its fourth annual usage report on the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) used by employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees.
  • As the leader in QSEHRA administration software, PeopleKeep is in a unique position to show how small employers across the nationand their employeesuse the health benefit.
  • The smallest employers offer 33% more in allowances compared to the largest employers who are eligible to provide a QSEHRA benefit.
  • And, as employers become more used to the budgetary control and simplicity of a QSEHRA, they increase their allowance amounts year-over-year.

New year, new deadlines: FSAstore.com reminds consumers to be aware of March 15 Grace Period deadline

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Monday, February 8, 2021

That's why FSAstore.com , the first and leading online marketplace for exclusively eligible FSA products, is reminding consumers to check their flexible spending account deadline and balance so they don't miss the upcoming March 15 Grace Period deadline.

Key Points: 
  • That's why FSAstore.com , the first and leading online marketplace for exclusively eligible FSA products, is reminding consumers to check their flexible spending account deadline and balance so they don't miss the upcoming March 15 Grace Period deadline.
  • Consumers should also be aware that employers may choose to offer one of these options but not both, and they are not required to offer any extension.
  • The traditional Grace Period gives FSA holders up an additional 2.5 months after their plan year deadline to spend their remaining funds.
  • The most common Grace Period deadline is March 15.

Rio Silver Announces Grant of Stock Options

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Monday, February 1, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio Silver Inc .

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio Silver Inc .
  • ("Rio Silver" or the "Company") (TSX.V: RYO), announces that it has granted 5,525,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers and consultants of the Company.
  • The options have been granted under the terms of the Companys stock option plan.
  • Rio Silver Inc. is a Canadian Exploration and Mine Development company.

Orex Announces Board Changes and a Grant of Options

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Friday, January 29, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Orex Minerals Inc. (TSXV: REX) (OTCQB: ORMNF)("Orex" or the "Company") announces that the Board has received the resignation of Rick Sayers.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Orex Minerals Inc. (TSXV: REX) (OTCQB: ORMNF)("Orex" or the "Company") announces that the Board has received the resignation of Rick Sayers.
  • The Company announces the appointment of David R. Gunning, P.Eng., as a Director of Orex effective immediately.
  • The incentive stock options have an exercise price of $0.17 per share, expire five years from the date of grant, and vest immediately.
  • As a result of this option grant, Orex has 12,375,000 stock options outstanding, representing 6.6% of the issued and outstanding share capital of the Company.