August 7th is National Purple Heart Day – Most Popular Benefits for Veterans
National Purple Heart Day is just around the corner and there is no better time to revisit health care options in the veteran community. Why? As many probably know, the Purple Heart is awarded to veterans injured in the line of duty. It is awarded for great personal sacrifice, a sentiment many veterans share. While […]
Event Recap: Employee Navigator Conference 2018
The 2018 Employee Navigator Conference took place June 13-15, at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to attend for the second year in a row. This event brought together more than 700 thought leaders and industry experts each year to share knowledge, network, and train on […]
Competition is Heating Up: How to Differentiate Yourself as a Benefits Broker
Economic conditions, legislative changes and competitive markets have drastically changed the role of the human resource professional and the benefits broker in recent years. Along with HR’s transformation, the role of the benefits broker has evolved as well. Brokers have gone from simply facilitating transactions to being a true benefits advocate, helping HR reach core […]
July 8th is Family Day: When life happens, are your employees’ families covered?
Although good employees are typically dedicated to their jobs, their first priorities are always their families. While some employers may think that offering basic benefits through an HRA company is enough to help employees keep their families safe, sometimes unexpected incidents can bring medical costs outside the range of typical health insurance. Employers can do […]
NEW LIMITS – IRS Announces 2019 HSA Limits
HSA contribution limits will rise again in 2019. The chart below illustrates the changes that will go into effect. Chart source Total contributions, regardless of who contributes (employee and/or employer), cannot exceed these maximum amounts. Why These Limits? The previous limit was set in response to inflation. However, feedback from major stakeholders caused the IRS to […]
Helping Clients Promote HSAs & FSAs This Summer
Families with children often spend the most time together during the summer. The kids are off from school which means it’s the perfect time to take a vacation or try some new outdoor activities. But the things needed for these summer activities can end up costing a lot. Employees with a Health Savings Account (HSA) […]
How to Help Employees Select the Benefit Plans That Best Suit Their Needs
Under-insured and over-insured employees cost more money. Save time and spend less while maximizing retention by connecting employees to the benefit plan that’s most appropriate for them. Read on to learn how. Scary Stats—Employees Don’t Enroll in The Best Plans. The Result? Employees and Employers Suffer. Research taught us a lot about employee benefit decisions, […]
What Are You Doing with Your Center of Influence? 5 Social Media Tips to Keep the Client Pipeline Full
Where do you spend most of your time generating new business? If it’s not on your centers of influence in Marketing, you may be wasting your time. If it is, here are several tips to catapult your return on investment using social media with center of influence examples. Why Spend the Majority of Your Time […]
Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs (for Employees & Employers)
What are the benefits of wellness in the workplace? Did you know that approximately 60% of employees would opt to remain at their current job if their company offered a wellness program, and 78% would participate in an employee-sponsored wellness program? The Harvard Business Review broke down the value of employee wellness programs for employers. […]
2 Big Reasons to Promote More Vacation Time During the Summer and How to Get Started
94% of vacations produce positive results in terms of energy and outlook when returning to work, according to an article published in the Harvard Business Review. But, it’s not just employees that benefit from vacation time, employers benefit too. Increasing employee vacation time this summer might just be the best thing you can do. Why […]