Category: benefits

Looking Backward to Plan Forward | Pennsylvania Insurance Agency

Oct 17, 2018

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We have entered Open Enrollment season and that means you and everyone in your office are probably reading through enrollment guides and trying to decipher it all. As you begin your research into which plan to choose or even how much to contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA), consider evaluating how you used your…
Healthcare Tax Repeal | PA Benefits Agency

Oct 5, 2018

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Recently, the President signed a bill repealing the Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate (the tax penalty imposed on individuals who are not enrolled in health insurance). While some are praising this action, there are others who are concerned with its aftermath. So how does this affect you and why should you pay attention to this…
What We’re Reading – September 2018 | PA Benefits Firm

Sep 28, 2018

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LR Webber

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We scour the web for interesting and actionable HR news and information, so you don’t have to. Here are 10 curated stories that caught our attention this month. Please Say Yes In today’s tight labor market, it’s becoming increasingly common for candidates to turn down offers. There are three key changes you can make to…
Redesigned W-4 Form to Launch in 2020 | Pennsylvania Benefits Firm

Sep 26, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, Employees, Employers, federal, federal law, fefderal law, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, health, tax, tax cuts, tax law, taxes, w-4, Wellness Programs, workers

When will the new Form W-4 be released? In 2020, according to a press release published by the Treasury Department on September 20, 2018. The department announced that the IRS will implement a redesigned W-4 form for tax year 2020, a timeline that will allow for continued work to refine the new approach for the…
DataSmart Solutions Announces Sister Company | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits

Sep 20, 2018

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LR Webber

in Benefit consultants, benefits, Health Care, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Providers, Press Release, Uncategorized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jon Prince (435) 865-4110 DataSmart Solutions Announces Sister Company Helena, MT (September 12, 2018) – Benefit consultants throughout the U.S. healthcare industry have long awaited a product with the simplicity of an all-in-one solution and the excellence of a platform composed of leading service providers. DataSmart Solutions (DSS), an acclaimed…
Looking Backward to Plan Forward | PA Employee Benefits Firm

Sep 17, 2018

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LR Webber

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As you begin your research into which plan to choose or even how much to contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA), consider evaluating how you used your health plan last year. Looking backward can actually help you plan forward and make the most of your health care dollars for the coming year.
Summer Survival Guide | PA Employee Benefits Firm

Aug 1, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, budget, summer, sun safety, water safety, Wellness Programs, workers, Workplace

We are halfway through our summer break and by now you have heard 1,000 times, “I’m bored!” from your kids! How do you survive the summer and keep your sanity? Follow these tips to make this summer break memorable and tackle the challenge of keeping your kids engaged. Keep A Routine Kids thrive with…
Getting Married? Two Questions You Need to Ask Your Partner (but Probably Haven’t) | PA Benefits Agency

Jul 25, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, Disability Insurance, Employees, Employers, Financial Debt, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Insurance, Life Insurance

Getting married is a big leap. And you may be in the midst of a whole lot of planning—from when and where to have the wedding to whom to invite. But planning the wedding and honeymoon is just the start of your life together. As you start planning your future, don’t forget to put a…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance | Pennsylvania Benefit Consultants

Jul 18, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, Employees, Employers, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, Life Insurance

Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s employee benefits round-up or when you see something about it on TV or social media? Not to worry: we’ve got the low-down on what you need to know. And it’s really not as overwhelming (or…
Wearable Technology | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Jul 10, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, custom content, Employees, Employers, Financial Wellness, health, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Providers, heart disease, Medical Savings Accounts, medical spending, Medicare, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, tech, technology, wearable technology, Wellness, Wellness Programs, Workplace

Don’t lie–we ALL love gadgets. From the obscure (but hilariously reviewed on Amazon) Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer to the latest iteration of the Apple empire. Gadgets and technology can make our lives easier, make processes faster, and even help us get healthier. Businesses are now using the popularity of wearable technology to encourage employee wellness…