Employers are relying on insurance advisors more than ever. They have become a resource for wellness programs, provider networks, and the Affordable Care Act. Brokers…
What’s the Benefit to Voluntary Benefits?
Employers are increasingly offering voluntary benefits to employees as a recruiting and retention tool. Offering voluntary benefits allows an employer to offer a more robust…
The ACA is Increasing the Cost of D&O Coverage
A report by Marsh Inc. found that insurers are raising the price of directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance for health care companies to the…
Payroll Fraud Prevention Act Increases Penalties for Misclassified Workers
A new bill targeting the misclassification of workers is making its way through the U.S. Senate. The Payroll Fraud Prevention Act requires an employer subject…
Is the Affordable Care to Blame for Rising Costs?
According to an Associated Press poll, 4 in 5 survey participants blame the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the costly changes in their health insurance…
Hardship Exemption for those with Canceled Policies
On December 19, 2013 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two options for those whose policies had been canceled because they did…