Category: Commercial Insurance

November 15, 2017
The Cost of Fatigue in the Workplace
Your business depends on the productivity of your employees, and one way to maximize your employees’ potential is to acknowledge and address problems that cause decreased productivity. You…

November 14, 2017
Prevent Employee Theft in Your Office
Your organization should always be alert to possible employee theft, but more so during rough economic periods. During these periods, many employees are financially burdened, and normally honest…

November 09, 2017
On-site Health Clinics – Impact on HSA Eligibility
Employers may consider establishing on-site health clinics in order to help manage health care costs and encourage employee wellness. On-site health clinics can be designed to cover a…

November 07, 2017
New Regulations Expand Exemptions from the Contraceptive Mandate
Overview On October 6, 2017, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued two interim final rules expanding certain exemptions from the…

November 01, 2017
IRS Reverses Policy on Certifying Individual Mandate Compliance
Overview On October 13, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reversed a recent policy change in how it monitors compliance with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate. For…

November 01, 2017
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Poster
Help your employees avoid the flu! Educate them on the seasonal flu vaccination with this poster.

October 31, 2017
Workers’ Compensation Checklist
Unlike the estimated premium originally used to calculate your workers’ compensation insurance premium, an annual premium audit determines the accurate costs for the policy period. There can be…

October 18, 2017
Medicare Part D Notices Are Due by October 14, 2017
Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D and to the Centers for Medicare and…

October 18, 2017
Final Forms for 2017 ACA Reporting Released
On September 28, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final 2017 forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. 2017 Forms 1094-C and…

October 17, 2017
Temporary Workers: Pros and Cons
Hiring temporary workers is a growing trend among employers. While the majority of temporary work continues to be traditional blue-collar and low-level office jobs, demand is also growing…

October 11, 2017
New Rules for Disability Benefit Claims Take Effect in 2018
On December 16, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule to strengthen the claims and appeals requirements for plans that provide disability benefits. According to…

October 05, 2017
2017 Minimum Wage Rates by State
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the current federal minimum wage rate for nonexempt employees is $7.25 per hour. A number of states have adopted the federal…