3 minute read The IRS has announced the new affordability requirement test percentage that group health plans must comply with to conform to the Affordable Care Act. Starting in 2022, the cost of self-only group plans offered to workers by employers that are required to comply with the ACA, must not exceed 9.61% of each […]
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In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Willard Walker. Will Walker is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin based Walker Group, Inc., parent company of Walker Forge Inc., and Precision Thermal Processing Inc. Walker Forge is a technological leader in the manufacture of custom engineered steel forgings for
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4 minute read With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to throw a wrench into the economy and the workplace, employers are gearing up for another unusual open enrollment for their group health plans for the 2022 policy year. As a result of the pandemic, your employees’ priorities may have changed and some of them may be
An Employer Guide to Open Enrollment for the 2022 Policy Year Read More »
3 minute read The Department of Labor has sued a Texas dental practice on behalf of a dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were not reinstated after raising concerns about what COVID-19 safety measures would be in place when the practice reopened in spring 2020. As more employers are bringing people back to the
Retaliating Against Employees for Raising COVID-19 Concerns Can Cost You Read More »
50 second read Data comes at you from every direction, right? There are so many numbers and statistics out in today’s market that make up our world; but if our health benefits are fully insured… well, not so much, right? Every year, you get blindsided with a bill that makes no sense… and there’s nothing
If you are fully insured for your employee benefits, this article is for YOU. Read More »
2 minute read Some employers are implementing a new incentive for their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19: Charging them higher health insurance premiums if they don’t. A recent brief from consulting firm Mercer reported that employers are looking at surcharging the health insurance premiums for employees who refuse vaccination for reasons other than disability
Employers Mull Higher Health Plan Cost-Sharing for Unvaccinated Staff Read More »
3 minute read In courtrooms all over the country, battles are occurring between businesses who endured COVID-19-related shutdowns and insurance companies who believe they are not obligated to reimburse them for their losses. According to the Covid Insurance Litigation Tracker from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, more than 1,800 lawsuits have been filed
Businesses and Insurers Are Fighting Over Coverage for COVID-Caused Shutdowns Read More »
3 minute read The 100% COBRA health insurance subsidies for workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic are about to expire on Sept. 30, and that means employers who have former staff receiving those subsidies must notify them of their expiration. If you have former employees who are still on COBRA benefits and
COBRA Subsidies Ending and Employers Must Send Out Notices Read More »
50 second read I thought we would change it up this week. Please meet Christin Deacon from the State of NJ. She has saved the state of NJ $1.6 BILLION over a three year period. The whole talk is an incredible primer on what is possible…. I have a tiny ask… go to 6:19 and
I’ll Take a Transparent Price Over a 99% Discount any Day of the Week Read More »
3 minute read As the ransomware threat continues to grow and more businesses, utilities and government agencies fall victim to these cyber criminals, the federal government has created a new hub to assist in recovery. The new website, www.StopRansomware.gov, is designed to make it easier for ransomware victims to access resources and recovery assistance, as
Government Launches Site to Help Businesses Recover from Ransomware Attacks Read More »
This is the face you make after a minor mishap with filming!
My introduction before Craig Lack is now long lost footage.
That’s show biz, right?!
The good news is that Craig is talking about the strategies we’re both using to help organizations liberate the dollars trapped in their health spend.
I’m available after you watch and learn to talk the nitty gritty – how it works, implementation, executive buy-in and employee adoption.
Happy Watching!
