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New Law Allows Small Employers to Pay Premiums for Individual Policies | PA Benefit Advisors
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act which includes a provision allowing small businesses to offer a new type of health reimbursement arrangement for their employees’ health care expenses, including individual insurance premiums. The act was previously passed by the House and President Obama is expected to sign it shortly. The…
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The New HSA Under Trump’s Proposed Health Plan | PA Employee Benefits
With the election of a new President, health care plans and the fate of the Affordable Care Act are a hot topic of discussion. As part of his 7-tier health plan, President-Elect Donald Trump has proposed a shift in the way health savings accounts (HSAs) are offered to working Americans. Simply put, an HSA is…
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6 Open Enrollment Considerations You Should Keep in Mind | PA Benefit Advisors
What better way to kick off our holiday-season stress than with talk of deductibles, coinsurance and high premiums? Welcome to open enrollment, where employees can re-evaluate their health care options each November. It’s a prime opportunity to secure better benefits and maximize savings; yet open enrollment is often underutilized. “Although it can be one of…
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3 Life Insurance Myths That Could Hurt Young Families| PA Employee Benefits
When you’re just starting out, it often seems that a dollar never stretches far enough. And with new commitments, such as buying your first home or having children, comes the responsibility to make sure your loved ones will be provided for financially, no matter what life may bring. If you were to die unexpectedly, life…
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Engaged? 7 Financial To-Dos to Check Off Your List | PA Financial Advisors
You’ve picked out the rings, maybe even the venue … things are rolling toward your Big Day. But don’t forget an important element of your new life together: getting your financial lives in sync. Talking about finances with your fiancé or partner may not seem like the most romantic topic, but what better way is…
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4 Financial Tips to Keep Your Family Safe | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
It’s tough to get our financial house in order, not because it’s especially hard, but because it’s … boring? Tedious? The last thing we want to spend time on? To remedy that, here are four tips that you can take on and accomplish: 1. Make sure you have life insurance—or enough of it. Do you…
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How to Implement a Workplace Fitness Program | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
Implementing a workplace fitness program at the office can help your company’s bottom line. A study by The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, with results published in a 2008 issue of the “Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine,” found that employees who engaged in workplace wellness programs saved $176 to $182 on health…
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Employer Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before October 15 | Pennsylvania Benefit Brokers
Are you an employer that offers or provides group health coverage to your workers? Does your health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs — either as a medical claim or through a card system? If so, be sure to distribute your plan’s Medicare Part D notice before October 15. Purpose Medicare began offering “Part D” plans…
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2016 VETS-4212 Filing Period Is Open | PA Benefit Advisors
Reminder: the VETS-4212 reporting cycle for 2016 is now open, and the filing deadline is September 30. Filing information is available on the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) website. The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) (located at 38 U.S.C. § 4212(d)), requires federal contractors and subcontractors subject…
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Health Insurance Industry Terms You Need To Know | PA Employee Benefits
With the ever increasing amount of regulations in the Health Insurance industry – the amount of acronyms is rising rapidly. If you don’t follow the latest news religiously, then you could find yourself M.O. (missing out!). Even if you are a seasoned “insurance chooser” – some of the more common terminology could be just as…
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