Ask a Broker: Can I Offer Health Insurance Reimbursement to Employees?
Reimburse Employees to Cover Healthcare Hi Teri, Can I offer a health insurance stipend to my employees instead of offering health insurance? Thanks, Marty -Business Owner in Santa Rosa ---------------- Hi Marty, Thank you for your question. As you know, offering...
Budget Office Reports GOP Health Bill Would Reduce Benefits Along With Deficit
Health insurance AHCA update: Health Bill Would Reduce Benefits Along With Deficit. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a report with two major findings of the revised Republican health-care bill now in Congress. The American Health Care Act...
Ask a Broker: When Do I Have to Offer Benefits to My New Hire?
When Do Employee Health Benefits Begin? H i Emma, Can you please tell me how long I have to wait before offering health insurance benefits to a new hire? Thanks, Kristy - Business HR manager in Santa Rosa ---------------- Hi Kristy, Thank you for writing. As you are...
Improve Your Health With a Bowl of Oatmeal Each Morning
Oatmeal Is Great for Your Health With These Additions You have likely heard it a thousand times before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You want to start your days off right by eating something good for your health. An excellent meal to have is...
FSA vs HSA: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the Basics of HSAs and FSAs Just because both small and large business owners can have an easier time when it comes to providing their employees with health insurance does not mean choosing the right plan is easy. In your search for the perfect plan for...
How to Wisely Spend Your Remaining FSA Money Before the Deadline
Tips for Spending the Rest of Your FSA Funds If you have a Flexible Spending Account, then you already know you have to spend your remaining funds before the end of plan year deadline. What you might not know is the best way to spend that money to your benefit....
It’s Not as Difficult as You Might Think to Change Benefits Brokers
Switching Benefits Brokers Is Easier Then You Think. Just like you shouldn’t feel stuck with a meal you don’t like when you go out to eat, you shouldn’t feel stuck with a benefits broker you feel isn’t meeting your current business needs. While we agree it’s easier to...
5 Ways to Prepare for the 2018 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment
5 Preparation Tips for 2018 Health Insurance Enrollment 2017 is already more than halfway over, which means you’ll soon have the opportunity to enroll for health insurance or change your current plan if you feel it’s not a good match for your current needs. To help...
How To Choose the Right Benefits for Effective Employee Retention and Recruitment
Group Health Insurance and Employee Retention When you have a small business, it's essential to hire the right employees: people who work hard and are dedicated to your company and mission. One of the ways to find and recruit these high-quality workers is to offer...
California Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2018: What You Need To Know
Health Insurance in California: 2018 Open Enrollment inding the right health insurance for you and your family can be a challenge. With the 2018 open enrollment season coming up, it's important to take the time now to review all your options for insurance coverage so...