HR Lineup

MARCH 10, 2023

Hoops HR also offers benefits administration features, allowing users to manage employee benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) plans, and more. With the ability to integrate with insurance carriers and other benefit providers, Hoops HR can help businesses manage their employee benefits more efficiently.

401(k) 130

401(k) Insurance Carriers Payroll System Human Resources 130

Insperity

JANUARY 24, 2023

It conserves resources at health care facilities , such as urgent care centers and emergency rooms, for those patients who really need to visit them in person. It conserves resources at health care facilities , such as urgent care centers and emergency rooms, for those patients who really need to visit them in person.

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WEX Inc.

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Dependent eligibility audits are essential for maintaining adherence to insurance carrier requirements and minimizing potential litigation. COBRA notifications COBRA provides employees and their families the option to continue health insurance coverage during qualifying events. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Family and Medical Leave Act Flexible Spending Account Flexible Spending Insurance Carriers 52

InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 15, 2022

And the majority of documents criminals steal are the same ones your employees receive from their group health insurers. If the thief’s health information is mixed with the victim’s, it could affect the medical care the victim is able to receive, or the health insurance benefits they are able to use.

Medical 98

Medical Health Insurance Insurance Carriers Insurance 98

InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 9, 2022

Additionally, most health plans are also covering tests performed at hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. With that in mind, you may want to disseminate information to them about how they can be reimbursed by their insurer for COVID-19 tests they purchase. Here’s what your employees need to know: Steps for reimbursement.

Out of Pocket Cost 98

Out of Pocket Cost Health Insurance Insurance Carriers Hospitality 98

Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

At BRI, we actively invest in our participants’ health and wellbeing. Lately, we’ve seen an uptick in questions around the roles of responsibilities of your company’s broker, your TPA (that’s us), and your health insurance provider. And where does your health insurance carrier play into this?

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Empuls

AUGUST 28, 2024

They offer a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, dental and vision coverage, and more specialized services like mental health support and child care assistance.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As one of the most expensive aspects of running a small business, health insurance is top of mind for many employers. What is the best way to provide insurance? Should you provide insurance at all? Why Health Insurance For Small Businesses Matters. Health Insurance For Small Business Owners: 4 Options.

Health Insurance 52

Health Insurance Insurance 401(k) Insurance Carriers 52

InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 18, 2022

Many group health insurance plan sponsors and administrators have the mistaken belief that the law allows employees enrolling in Section 125 cafeteria plans to change their elections, as long as they do so within 30 days of the plan becoming effective. This is not correct. And this misconception can have serious consequences.

Insurance Carriers 96

Insurance Carriers Taxes Employee Enrollments Health Insurance 96

Corporate Synergies

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

A new father outlines requirements with his Baby Health Insurance Playbook. The same can be said for insuring a new dependent. To plan for newborn healthcare benefits, parents need a baby health insurance playbook. The Baby Health Insurance Playbook isn’t really a book. As Seen In.

Health Insurance 47

Health Insurance Insurance Insurance Carriers Out of Pocket Cost 47

Business Management Daily

JULY 17, 2024

There are challenges with ditching traditional employment, however, such as: No health insurance No job security Unpredictable income Fewer legal protections for workers On top of all that, using an app can make it hard to speak with actual humans when you encounter an issue. No interviews or HR runaround—just open the app and go.

Food 52

Food Insurance Carriers Salary Recruitment 52

InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 11, 2022

July 1 was the deadline for health plans to make public their in-network negotiated rates, out-of-network billed charges, and more. Should post the machine-readable files on your public-facing website if the insurance company has decided to delegate this responsibility to the employer.

Insurance Carriers 96

Insurance Carriers Insurance Health Insurance Employment 96

Griffin Benefits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As healthcare costs have risen rapidly in the last decade, employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have followed,1 affecting both organizations and employees. Plan sponsors see continuously rising costs and may question if they’re getting their money’s worth. It can result in smarter clinical and administrative decisions.

Healthcare 90

Healthcare Insurance Carriers Pharmaceutical Medical 90

Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For example, while some PEO companies only offer basic HR tasks like payroll services and compliance with tax laws, others provide more comprehensive service suites, including onboarding, health insurance, and administrative tasks. Professional employer organizations (PEOs) offer a cost-effective solution to this problem.

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Genesis HR Solutions

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Health insurance is stressful for small business owners and company leaders, isn’t it? Managing health insurance—minimizing costs while still adding value to insurance plans —can be done yourself, but it’s not something we’d recommend. Key Differentiators: Health insurance under a PEO vs. on your own.

Health Insurance 40

Health Insurance Insurance Insurance Carriers Education 40

InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 26, 2022

You as an employer can help by offering group disability insurance to your employees. This insurance helps replace a portion of a worker’s income if they lose their income due to an injury or illness. Advantages of group disability insurance to the worker include the following: Affordability. What it covers.

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Disability Insurance Insurance Carriers Insurance Deductible 95

Genesis HR Solutions

APRIL 23, 2019

If you’re struggling to navigate small business health insurance in Massachusetts—what is required, what plans are available, and where to find help—you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll answer three questions about Massachusetts small business health insurance requirements. Click To Tweet.

Health Insurance 40

Health Insurance Insurance Insurance Carriers Healthcare 40

Insperity

MAY 27, 2013

Don’t offer health insurance to your employees. Under health care reform, you don’t have to offer health insurance to your employees. If you have fewer than 50 employees, you are not subject to the Play or Pay rules, so there is no penalty for not offering health insurance.

Health Insurance 40

Health Insurance Insurance Insurance Carriers Flexible Spending Account 40

Higginbotham

JULY 2, 2024

An insurance broker serves as an intermediary between insurance companies and their clients, helping individuals and businesses find, secure and maintain the best possible coverage. The Role of an Insurance Broker Insurance brokers help guide clients through the complexities of the insurance process.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 28, 2019

If you’re like most business owners, one of the biggest things you may worry about in relation to your company is the cost of providing health insurance to your employees. In one 2018 report, almost 80 percent of respondents said they worry about the cost of health benefits. The PEO selects health insurance options for you.

Health Insurance 40

Health Insurance Insurance Insurance Carriers Professional Employer Organization 40

Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 11, 2021

This will allow eligible individuals to obtain COBRA continuation coverage for their health plan without paying COBRA premiums. Employers sponsoring a group health plan will be responsible for paying health insurance carriers for the premiums. It’s a 100% subsidy. It’s specific. Join Us for a Deep Dive.

Insurance Carriers 81

Insurance Carriers Taxes Health Insurance Medical 81

Insperity

JULY 5, 2022

Their benefits include: Healthier employees, which can help companies contain health insurance costs Less absenteeism and, therefore, greater productivity Higher morale A sense among employees that their employer cares about them in a holistic manner – beyond their functional role at work – which can strengthen loyalty and improve retention.

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PeopleStrategy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

HR departments are charged not only with finding employees comprehensive and affordable benefits including health insurance coverage, but also watching their part of the overall company bottom line. This is where level funded health plans can come into play. You also need to review the compliance requirements.

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CorpStrat

MARCH 17, 2022

Are you an employer looking for a new and innovative health insurance plan to offer your employees? Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a new company in the market that actually did something different from all the traditional insurance carriers? Well, we think there is. This may sound too good to be true.

Employee Benefits 52

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Genesis HR Solutions

APRIL 19, 2019

We offer several health insurance products plus a bevy of other plans for you to choose from. You can read more about PEOs and health insurance in myth #7, below.). As your PEO, we’ll handle the administration of things like payroll, your benefits and health insurance, 401k plan, and more.

401(k) 69

401(k) Health Insurance Insurance Carriers Payroll 69

Griffin Benefits

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Finally, short-term limited duration insurance (which is typically an individual market product) is also exempt. Practical Challenges Fully-insured employers may contract with their insurance carriers to provide prescription drug reporting on their behalf. Some TPAs are willing to handle all the reporting.

Insurance Carriers 67

Insurance Carriers Employment Flexible Spending Account Insurance 67

Insperity

JANUARY 13, 2014

This ratio compression is expected to result in higher premiums for younger individuals, as insurers account for the drop in premiums for older individuals. Most small businesses should expect to see an increase in their health insurance premiums due to this age ratio compression. Early bird special? When it rains ….

Health Insurance 40

Health Insurance Insurance Carriers Manufacturing IT 40

Corporate Synergies

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Knowing how to approach the annual renewal with health insurance carrier, pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) and other players can help the savvy employer save some money while maintaining the same level of benefits as before. A good carrier relationship can help you come to an agreement when negotiating benefit renewals.

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Insurance Carriers Health and Welfare Insurance Health Insurance 45

Higginbotham

JANUARY 11, 2022

of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Employers with fully-insured plans should expect their insurance carrier to handle these requirements.

Insurance Carriers 52

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Genesis HR Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

The most expensive benefit to offer is health insurance. For an individual, this could cost $7,000 to $10,000 per year for total health insurance, which employers and employees often split depending on the employer’s contribution strategy. This could have a dramatic impact on the cost of health insurance.

Employee Benefits 40

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

More specifically, the PEO should answer the following questions: Is the PEO’s group health plan sponsored by the PEO? Is the plan fully insured, or self-funded? In contrast, under self-funded plans, the employer (not the insurer) is responsible for funding the claims. To learn more about CPEOs, read: What is a CPEO?

Professional Employer Organization 90

Professional Employer Organization Employment Insurance Taxes 90

Griffin Benefits

MAY 31, 2022

The ACA requires Applicable Large Employers (“ALEs”) who average 50 or more full-time equivalent employees in the prior calendar year to offer health insurance to their full-time employees. By contrast, ALEs are not required to pay anything towards the health coverage cost for the employee’s spouse or dependent children.

Insurance Carriers 75

Insurance Carriers Taxes Health Insurance Insurance 75

Fringe Benefit Analysts

JUNE 15, 2020

For those needing help calculating the average number employees and dependents during the plan year, you can typically request this information from your medical insurance carrier or third-party administrator (TPA). Also known as a PCORI fee, it had a sunset date on a group’s medical plan anniversary date in 2019.

Medical 52

Medical Insurance Carriers Health Insurance Taxes 52

GRA Benefits Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Advocates have arrived in the form of third-party vendors, apps, and even insurance carriers. Health insurance carriers are actively placing a stronger emphasis on cost transparency as a result. It allows members to see each cost piece by piece so that there are minimal surprises when the final bill arrives.

Insurance Carriers 52

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Genesis HR Solutions

JUNE 20, 2022

Backup for tricky employment situations Compliance expertise Onboarding and training guidance Help with sensitive personnel matters Strategy and guidance in times of emergency (like the COVID-19 pandemic) Access to world-class health insurance benefits A partnership with a trustworthy, accredited PEO provider.

401(k) 52

401(k) Health Insurance Insurance Carriers Payroll 52

GRA Benefits Group

MAY 11, 2020

It eliminates the need to go to each carrier for quotes. The second is to provide a side-by-side comparison containing 20+ major in and out-of-network benefits to assist the employer in choosing a health plan. . More than 20 benefits descriptions are loaded for all small group carriers. What if there’s something better?

Insurance Carriers 52

Insurance Carriers Medical Insurance Health Insurance 52

Fringe Benefit Analysts

MAY 8, 2022

These independent contractors advise employers and other sponsors of insurance plans, so they can research and choose the best plans for both the company and its employees. These tools simplify matters and reduce the amount of paperwork necessary to move forward with an insurance vendor.

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