The Benefits of a Health Insurance Broker
How a Health Insurance Broker Benefits Individuals and Groups It’s easy to get confused by the various health insurance plans available to individuals and groups in California. Many people become overwhelmed by the wide variety of coverage and premium options and...
How To Communicate With Employees Regarding Their Health Benefits
Make Sure Everyone at Your Company Knows About Their Employee Benefits Offering a comprehensive health insurance plan is only the beginning. As an employer, you need to educate your workers about what exactly the plan entails. Providing employee benefits is a great...
Ways To Check If a Doctor Is In-Network
3 Simple Ways to Figure Out If a Doctor Is in Your Network Whether you seek to acquire an individual or group health insurance plan , you want to have a good idea before you sign up which doctors you can see. Perhaps there is a doctor you have seen for years, and you...
5 Great Ways to Increase Employee Morale
Improve Employee Morale Through These 5 Steps Part of having a successful business involves having employees who enjoy showing up to work each morning. Improving employee morale is a great way to increase productivity and have more revenue coming in. There are plenty...
Understanding the Health Insurance Tax Penalty for 2017 Taxes
Health Insurance Tax Penalty on Your 2017 Tax Returns Under the Affordable Care Act , individuals are mandated to purchase health insurance. The penalty for not having insurance is part of your tax return. Let’s take a look at the penalty and how it applies to you. ...
What Are Tax Form 1095-A and 1095-B?
What To Do With Tax Forms 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C The new year brings resolutions, the Super Bowl and tax documents. From 1099s to W-2s, you may have a stack of different tax information. If you had health insurance in 2017, you’ll most likely be getting tax forms...
Coinsurance and Copays: What’s the Difference?
Understanding Insurance Terminology: Coinsurance and Copayments Deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance and cost sharing are all words that come up in the insurance industry. Lay people can often get these terms confused. Let’s discuss them to understand the portion of the...
Staying ACA Compliant in 2018
Tips for Remaining ACA Compliant in 2018 While the presidency might have changed, businesses can still expect to have to take steps to remain compliant with the Affordable Care Act. With 2018 in full swing, Sackett & Associates Insurance Services is here to do...
The Link Between Daily Exercise and Lasting Happiness
The Link Between Daily Exercise and Lasting Happiness Part of the American tradition is the pursuit of happiness. But what exactly is happiness, and how do you go about pursuing it? You’ll find various answers from various sources, but one approach has science to back...
ER, Urgent Care, or Primary Care Doctor? A Guide for Getting Medical Care
ER, Urgent Care, or Primary Care Doctor? Where should I Go for Health Care? Some decisions are easy. When you need a haircut, you go to the barber or hair salon. If you need to fix your car, you see a mechanic. But making choices regarding your health care can be a...