Congress before the new year passed legislation repealing the so-called âCadillac taxâ on generous group health plans, as well as two other taxes, finally putting to bed an issue that has plagued the Affordable Care Act since its inception. Although it had not yet been implemented, employers didnât like the Cadillac and labor unions came […]
Congress Eliminates the âCadillacâ and Other ACA Taxes Read More »
As the New Year gets underway, now would be a good time to double down on your workplace safety efforts to see if there are any areas that you may be overlooking. While your safety regimen may be top notch, there is always room for improvement and you can consider these options as recommended by EHS
Safety Tips That You May Not Have Considered Read More »
One of the fastest growing parts of the health care system, and which touches significantly on group health plans, is telemedicine. From 2016 to 2017, insurance claims for services rendered via telehealth â as a percentage of all medical claim lines â grew 53% nationally, faster than any other avenue of care, according to âFH
Telemedicine Taking Off, Reducing Health Costs Read More »
In some instances, a commercial crime insurance policy may offer coverage for money a company loses due to a cyber attack, a court has ruled. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has ruled that an insurer must indemnify a policyholder that was scammed out of more than $1.7 million in a phishing
Commercial Crime Policies Cover Some Cyber Crimes Read More »
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, employers can establish accounts for their employees to help them pay for individual health insurance policies they purchase, as well as for other health care expenses. A new regulation expands on how health reimbursement accounts can be used. Currently, employers and their workers can contribute to these accounts, which can be
New Rules Allow Employers to Reimburse for Health Premiums Read More »
As we are all waiting for a New Year with hope, we would like to thank you for the opportunities you have given us and wish a better New Year for you and your family. Cheers to a prosperous 2020!
OSHA has published a set of guidelines to help employers reduce accidents among their driving employees. The document is not a set of new regulations or a new standard. It is only advisory â the federal agency describes it as âinformational in contentâ â and is intended to assist employers in providing a safe and
New Booklet Helps Employers Set Up Safe Driving Programs Read More »
Happy Holidays! Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
A new study has found that many people in employer-sponsored health plans are enrolling in plans that are costing them more than they ought to be paying. Many employees choose pricey plans with low deductibles, which force them to spend more up front on premiums to save just a few hundred dollars on their deductible.
Many Employees Choosing the Wrong Health Plans Read More »
The recent news of McDonaldâs Corp. dismissing its chief executive for having a consensual sexual relationship with an employee reflects the hardening stance in corporate America towards inter-office romances. Many large companies have instituted zero-tolerance policies for managers who are romantically involved with company employees. The companies are mainly cracking down to reduce their chances
More Companies Bar Manager-Employee Relationships Read More »