The two candidates had differing views on a variety of issues including health care reform leading up to election day. On November 8, Donald Trump was elected the 45 th president of the United States and will be inaugurated on January 20, 2017. So, what do the election results mean for the Affordable Care Act […]
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Choosing the right PEO
A professional employer organization (PEO) can help your company handle all of its human resources and could be the boost your company needs . If you’re seriously considering partnering with a PEO to help with everything from compliance to benefits, a little research can go a long way. Here are a few things you should […]
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Webinar: Telemedicine – Easy Extension of Health Insurance
New technologies have allowed doctors to find more ways to efficiently and conveniently care for their patients. Telemedicine allows patients and doctors to communicate through a live video, audio, or patient data transfer system without ever having to be in the same physical space. Employers can provide telemedicine as an extension of their health insurance […]
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Is a PEO the Boost your Company Needs?
Handling all of your human resources (HR) needs, including payroll and administration, employee health and retirement benefits, workers’ compensation insurance, and compliance issues in an ever-changing environment can be a tall task for small businesses. A professional employer organization (PEO) can not only help you tackle these tasks, but provide savings on group health insurance […]
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Important Open Enrollment Deadlines
For small businesses that are currently not offering health insurance coverage to employees, there are some important dates to mark your calendars with in the upcoming months. With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) guidelines changing each year, it is important to keep up with compliance and reach these dates and deadlines for the 2017 open […]
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Is an HSA right for you?
There are many variables that can affect the way you choose your health coverage, including your understanding of the options presented to you. Health savings accounts (HSA) are gaining popularity in health care as a cost-effective option for many people. However, each individual and family has their own needs and wants, so an HSA may […]
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ACA Compliance Issues for 2017
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has kept employers busy since its inception with changes to the health care industry. Many employers are struggling to keep up with the changes taking place year after year, resulting in administrative difficulties and penalties incurred. Certain changes to some ACA requirements begin to take effect in 2017 for employers […]
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Free Webinar: Getting Money Back with Partially Self-Funded Insurance
With prices rising year after year, employers are seeking the latest and most innovative solutions to manage their healthcare costs. Self-funded health plans can provide customization, control, and cost savings. For employers looking for a bit more certainty in monthly budgeting, partially self-funded insurance is a self-funding option that helps put predictability back into the […]
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Pros and Cons of Partially Self-Funded Insurance
Employers looking to cut costs are moving away from fully insured plans and moving towards self-funded plans that can offer greater flexibility. With self-funding, the company is responsible for funding claims payments, but the employer experiences fluctuating expenses by paying the claims as they come in. For companies looking to add predictability back into the […]
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Save Money this Renewal Season with Self-Funding
With so many regulatory changes and cost increases year after year, sifting through each and every plan combination to pick the perfect fit for your company can become a daunting task. When renewal season comes around, most employers are seeking the same thing – cost savings. One of the big decisions a company must determine […]