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Making Your Voluntary Benefits Program a Success

InterWest Insurance Services

Both employers and employees have much to gain from a solid voluntary benefits program. For employers, offering a range of voluntary insurance products can help increase employee satisfaction – along with loyalty and morale – and make the business more competitive in attracting and retaining the best talent.

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Helping Your Employees Get the Most out of Their Health Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

Additionally, 30% of employees say they need more information surrounding their benefits. Sometimes shorter presentations, resources in print and electronic formats, followed by individual assistance in helping staff pick the right plan is the best approach.

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Identify Your Workers’ Needs, Consider Costs before Open Enrollment

InterWest Insurance Services

Employees have a right to understand the costs they’ll be facing in each plan, including: Their share of the premium, Their deductible, Their copays or coinsurance, and Other out-of-pocket expenses. The lower the premium on the plan, the higher the deductibles and copays. Get an early start If your plan year starts Jan.

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What’s the hottest, zero cost benefit in Employee Benefit planning today?

CorpStrat

Voluntary Benefits. Voluntary Benefits, commonly referred to as AFLAC, can help employees maintain their income by paying cash benefits directly to them. Employees can use these cash benefits to help cover rent, groceries, and other daily living expenses while they’re out of work.

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Sorting out taxes and reporting for a deceased employee

Business Management Daily

Payees must usually present an affidavit attesting they can receive the payment. Out of the deceased employee’s final regular pay, deduct for all voluntary benefits (e.g., health, dental, vision, retirement) and involuntary deductions, like garnishments. The withholding rules, however, are tricky.

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Legal Obligations and Beyond: An Employer’s Guide to UK Benefits

Employee Benefits

As an employer, it’s your responsibility to contribute at least 8% towards an employee’s pension every month, typically split as: 3% from the employer 5% deducted from the employee’s pre-tax salary Paid Leave for Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Paid leave for these life events is another statutory requirement.

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Looking Ahead at 2018: What to Expect in Benefits

Winston Benefits

Often provided as a discounted voluntary benefit, pet insurance is seen as a valuable one by employees and is increasingly popular among employers. Technology has changed the way employers provide, communicate about and enroll people in employee benefits. In addition, pet insurance is likely to see growth in the coming year.