“How to be more productive” is the age-old question that’s been asked around the workplaces for generations. Especially in the aftermath of COVID-19, when thousands of employees were suddenly sent home and expected to adapt to the environmental change, a lack in productivity swept the workforce. Those that weren’t used to working from their dining […]
Read MorePreparing for New COVID-19 Directives from OSHA
written by Mike Alexander, Jr 04/30/2021 OSHA has launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) which will ramp up the number of work site inspections in 2021. Whether your employees have been working in person through the pandemic or not, you need to assess your risk and ensure that you’re doing everything possible to prevent the […]
Read MoreIt’s Time to Review your Employee Benefit Program
written by Mike Alexander Jr. 04/26/2021 In a survey conducted by Care.com, 98% of the 500 leaders surveyed stated that they plan to offer new and/or expanded benefits for their employees, prioritizing things like childcare, flexible hours, and mental health support. Now, more than ever, benefits programs could be a deciding factor for people when […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Has Changed Employee Priorities
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in a lot of ways. What we first thought would be just a couple of weird months has become our new normal and it’s changed the way we do business and live our daily lives. With those changes to how we work, employee values and expectations have shifted […]
Read MoreHow will the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Lower Health Insurance Premiums
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law on March 11, 2021. ARP makes major improvements in access to and affordability of health coverage through the Marketplace by increasing eligibility for financial assistance to help pay for Marketplace coverage. The new law will lower premiums for most people who currently […]
Read MoreIMPORTANT NOTICE for Employers that offer Employee Benefit Plans
Last week Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). There are many items in this law, but there are two specifically that affect Group Insurance Plans we provide to your company. The major changes occur under Federal and State COBRA, listed below is an explanation on how we will be handling this […]
Read MoreUpgrade your benefits before your employees quit
Since our office has expertise with Employee Benefit Plans, I am involved and associated with many associations that work with the setup, delivery and implementation of Employer Sponsored Plans. Even before the COVID 19 Pandemic (BP), employees indicated that the vast majority include benefits as a factor in their employment decisions with more than ½ […]
Read MoreUpgrade now before your employees quit
Since our office has expertise with Employee Benefit Plans, I am involved and associated with many associations that work with the setup, delivery and implementation of Employer Sponsored Plans. Even before the COVID 19 Pandemic (BP), employees indicated that the vast majority include benefits as a factor in their employment decisions with more than ½ […]
Read MoreHealth Insurance Coverage is Free for more People in America
Recent legislation has significantly reduced cost for Individual Health Insurance, through the Individual Insurance Exchange (OBAMACARE), for many Americans. A recent NY Times article confirms and documents, who will benefit in the article: ” Obamacare’s About to Get a Lot More Affordable. These Maps Show How” , By Kevin Quealy and Margot Sanger-Katz, Published March 10, 2021 […]
Read MoreHow will the COVID19 Vaccine be covered? No Balance Billing Permitted
The Public Health Emergency (PHE) surrounding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic extended the Public Health Emergency declaration for another 90 days. This is the fourth time HHS has extended the PHE, the last time was October 2, 2020. The vaccine itself will be paid for through funding authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
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