Provisions of the new Federal law can increase complexity and place employers at greater risk. Are you ready for it? Read on … The American Rescue Plan results in some big changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The new $1.9 trillion stimulus package supports healthcare affordability and increases marketplace access
Covid-19 has encouraged California leaders to rethink their ambitious health care agenda, they still managed to enact significant new laws intended to lower consumer health care spending and expand access to health coverage. When Governor Gavin Newsom concluded the chaotic legislative year — his deadline to sign or veto bills —
Employers know that the cost of providing health insurance to employees can be a high cost line item, usually second only to payroll. Worse, it can be a fast rising cost that you have little or no control over. It’s a crazy system that makes you choose an employee health plan
The sudden collapse of the GOP’s efforts to repeal or replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had many place the issue on the back burner. That kettle is about to boil over though and healthcare uncertainty is at an all-time high. With this year approaching its last few months that
In order for small and mid-sized companies to stay relevant and recruit top talent, especially among millennials who are projected to make up 50 percent of the U.S. workforce by 2020, they will need to keep pace with the latest advancements in HR technologies. Employees are increasingly going online to enroll
Noncompliance with COBRA laws could result in astronomical penalties, legal fees, and other expenses. Consider this: A maximum of $110 penalty per affected participant or beneficiary per day from the date the noncompliance started. Personal liability imposed on plan administrators. It is not unheard of for COBRA violations to cost a company thousands
Employee handbooks are an essential part of effective HR management. Handbooks are also an important risk management tool. Since employee handbooks are not required by law, organizations may determine the best method and most effective means to communicate important HR-related information to their employees. An employee handbook should help reduce risk
The use of technology is revolutionizing the way we do business and young professionals have come to expect it. The practical use of technology in the employee benefit space is evolving, and in many ways, millennials are in the driver's seat. With Increased regulation, unsustainable medical cost increases, and an
Please join us for a brief 20 minute webinar on February 4th at 11:30 am. We will be showcasing our technology tools designed to streamline your processes for Benefits Management, Human Resources, and ACA Compliance into one, simple, easy-to-use system. This webinar we will highlight: Employee On-boarding Supervisor Training Online Benefit Enrollment and Cost
Whether you’re a startup or a small to medium business you’ll no doubt already have experienced the dreaded mountain of paperwork that comes with ensuring the smooth running of all your HR processes. If done manually, this paperwork can see you (literally) pulling your hair out, which is where our