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FSA Store® Shares 10 Ways to Support Spring Healthcare Needs and Use Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Funds Before the March 15 Grace Period Deadline

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Monday, March 11, 2024

DALLAS, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spring is the perfect time to refresh and reorganize, and that includes the family medicine cabinet. And for millions of people who are enrolled in flexible spending accounts (FSAs), spring also means the March 15 FSA grace period deadline is here. It's estimated that 37% of FSA users have a grace period deadline (according to a survey by VISA), but many are unaware of this key date and may risk forfeiting unused funds. FSA Store®, the first and leading online store that sells only FSA-eligible items, is educating consumers about this deadline by sharing the Top 10 spring FSA purchases.

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And for millions of people who are enrolled in flexible spending accounts (FSAs), spring also means the March 15 FSA grace period deadline is here.
FSA Store®, the first and leading online store that sells only FSA-eligible items, is educating consumers about this deadline by sharing the Top 10 spring FSA purchases.
The flexible spending account (FSA) grace period is an optional deadline extension an employer can choose to offer that allows employees to incur new expenses against prior year FSA funds.
For more information about FSAs and the FSA grace period deadline, visit FSAStore.com and the FSA Learning Center .

Equitable Holdings Announces New Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Equitable Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:EQH ), the financial services holding company comprised of Equitable and AllianceBernstein , today announced new leadership appointments as the company continues to deliver on its strategic growth plans and deliver value for its stakeholders.

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Equitable Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:EQH ), the financial services holding company comprised of Equitable and AllianceBernstein , today announced new leadership appointments as the company continues to deliver on its strategic growth plans and deliver value for its stakeholders.
Julia Zhang has been named the company’s Chief Risk Officer, effective April 1, pending approval from the Equitable Holdings Board of Directors.
Zhang will report to Mark Pearson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Equitable Holdings, and join the company’s Management Committee.
His sound judgment and leadership helped Equitable navigate times of volatility and uncertainty.”
Prior to his role as Equitable Holdings Chief Risk Officer, Sarfatti served as Head of Strategy for the company’s Retirement and Wealth Management businesses.

From Global Success to US Breakthrough: twoplus Applicator Celebrates FDA Clearance After Helping Thousands in the UK and Asia

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

"This FDA clearance is a significant milestone, allowing us to bring the Applicator to couples in the USA," said Dr. Benjamin Tee, co-founder.

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"This FDA clearance is a significant milestone, allowing us to bring the Applicator to couples in the USA," said Dr. Benjamin Tee, co-founder.
"Over 10,000 couples in the UK and Asia have already benefited.”
Susli Lie, Partner of Monk's Hill Ventures, emphasizes the growing need for accessible fertility solutions.
"The FDA clearance serves as an unequivocal endorsement to the safety, quality, and effectiveness of twoplusTM Applicator.
Proven Success: Over 10,000 couples in Singapore and the UK have benefited, with positive reviews for its effectiveness and ease of use.

Perrigo Commences Shipments of Opill® to Retailers Nationwide, Empowering Millions to Enter a New Era of Reproductive Health Access in the United States

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Additionally, Opill® will be available for purchase at Opill.com at a price of $49.99 for a three-month supply and $89.99 for a six-month supply.

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Additionally, Opill® will be available for purchase at Opill.com at a price of $49.99 for a three-month supply and $89.99 for a six-month supply.
"The availability of an oral contraceptive without a prescription is a truly groundbreaking milestone in reproductive health," said Melissa J. Kottke, MD, MPH, MBA, obstetrician-gynecologist in Atlanta, GA*.
Creating additional opportunities for contraceptive access is critical in helping people reach their reproductive goals."
* Melissa J. Kottke, MD, MPH, MBA served as a paid consultant during the FDA approval process for Perrigo in 2023.

5 ways to treat yourself and avoid forfeiting flexible spending account (FSA) funds to the March 15 deadline

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Monday, February 26, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- March 15 is an important day for over 30 million Americans who are enrolled in a flexible spending account (FSA), as it is the most common grace period deadline for FSA users. For the 37% of FSA users who have the optional grace period deadline along with a 2023 plan year deadline that ended on December 31, 2023, March 15, 2024 may be the last day to spend down their remaining FSA funds to avoid forfeiture. FSA Store®, the first and leading online store to exclusively sell FSA-eligible products, is sharing these tips about the upcoming March 15 grace period deadline to help consumers use, not lose, their FSA funds.

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FSA Store ®, the first and leading online store to exclusively sell FSA-eligible products, is sharing these tips about the upcoming March 15 grace period deadline to help consumers use, not lose, their FSA funds.
For the 37% of FSA users who have the optional grace period deadline along with a 2023 plan year deadline that ended on December 31, 2023, March 15, 2024 may be the last day to spend down their remaining FSA funds to avoid forfeiture.
In addition, there are many surprisingly eligible ways to use these tax-free funds throughout the year.
Explore the searchable eligibility list at FSA Store and spend applicable FSA funds before March 15, or learn more about the FSA grace period in our Learning Center .

Indigo Ag Announces Record-Setting Third Carbon Crop

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigo Ag, the innovative leader and trusted partner in sustainable agriculture, today announced the successful completion of its third carbon crop. With 163,0481 carbon credits produced, Indigo is the only company to complete three carbon harvests at scale and the unprecedented program continues to show growth with year-over-year increases in the number of farmers paid, fields filed, and credits produced.

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Industry leading carbon program grows as demand remains strong for registry-issued, high integrity carbon credits
BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigo Ag, the innovative leader and trusted partner in sustainable agriculture, today announced the successful completion of its third carbon crop.
Indigo Ag's carbon credits are verified and issued by the Climate Action Reserve , one of the world's most trusted independent carbon registries.
"Our record breaking third carbon crop reinforces that farmers can earn money and have a real and measurable impact leveraging agricultural soil as one of the world's largest carbon sinks," said Dean Banks, CEO of Indigo Ag.
As corporate demand for its high-quality carbon credits continues to grow, Indigo Ag anticipates that its soil carbon credits will capture higher prices over upcoming crop cycles.

Health E-Commerce® partners with Lofta, making CPAP devices available on FSA Store® and HSA Store®

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's estimated that more than 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea and 33 million use a CPAP machine to manage this condition. Untreated, sleep apnea can contribute to a number of serious health conditions, including heart disease, memory loss, depression, and headaches. However, thanks to a new partnership between Health-E Commerce® and Lofta, individuals with sleep apnea can now purchase Lofta sleep apnea devices with tax-free flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) funds at FSA Store® and HSA Store®.

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Untreated, sleep apnea can contribute to a number of serious health conditions, including heart disease, memory loss, depression, and headaches.
However, thanks to a new partnership between Health-E Commerce® and Lofta , individuals with sleep apnea can now purchase Lofta sleep apnea devices with tax-free flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) funds at FSA Store® and HSA Store® .
We're immensely proud of our new partnership with Lofta, which allows FSA Store and HSA Store to meet the changing needs of account holders, improve chronic condition management, and support whole-person health.
The Lofta team believes this partnership with Health E-Commerce will advance their mission to bring good sleep to those who need it.

ZMH adds ESG Veteran Marie-Josee Privyk to the Advisory Board

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Monday, February 12, 2024

RESTON, Va., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZMH Advisors , a leader in using AI & Data for ESG and Shareholder Engagement, has added industry veteran Marie-Josee Privyk to its Advisory Board.

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RESTON, Va., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZMH Advisors , a leader in using AI & Data for ESG and Shareholder Engagement, has added industry veteran Marie-Josee Privyk to its Advisory Board.
Before returning to independent advisory, Marie-Josee was Chief ESG Innovation Officer at Novisto, a leading ESG data management software company.
“We are excited about our clients benefiting from Marie-Josee’s extensive ESG experience in reporting, data management, and global regulations.
Marie-Josee Privyk is an independent advisor helping companies develop fit-for-purpose ESG and sustainability reporting to unlock value.

SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CONSORTIUM DEDICATED TO AI SAFETY

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute announced that it will lend its actuarial expertise, joining more than 200 of the nation's leading artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders to participate in a Department of Commerce initiative to support the development and deployment of trustworthy and safe AI. Established by the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) will bring together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations to meet this mission. As a member of this consortium, the SOA Research Institute will harness its expertise in AI security and its ethical use for the actuarial profession and insurance industry.

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Established by the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) will bring together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations to meet this mission.
As a member of the consortium, the SOA Research Institute will harness its expertise in AI security and ethical use.
"We are honored to be part of the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium initiated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology," said R. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, CFA, MAAA, Managing Director of Research, Society of Actuaries Research Institute.
That's precisely what the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium is set up to help us do," said Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

The Society of Actuaries and Milliman Announce Completion of Climate Change Risk Certificate Program

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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The Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Milliman today announced the completion of the first certificate program focused on measuring and managing climate risk for actuaries.

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The Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Milliman today announced the completion of the first certificate program focused on measuring and managing climate risk for actuaries.
This Climate Change Risk Certificate Program pairs the risk management acumen of actuaries with the interdisciplinary expertise necessary to manage the complexity of climate risk.
“Climate risk is complex and interconnected,” said Milliman Chairman Ken Mungan, FSA, MAAA.
This unprecedented, multidisciplinary certification program will help train tomorrow’s experts so that society is prepared to manage the evolving risks presented by climate change.”
“We are excited to announce that this certificate program with Milliman and the SOA is now fully available for actuaries and other professionals working with climate risk topics,” said SOA CEO Greg Heidrich.