by Tom Barrett | Jul 3, 2014 | Employer Issues, Healthcare Reform
Wondering What to Do With It? To comply with provisions of healthcare reform, insurance carriers and health plans have to provide rebates to policyholders if their medical loss ratio – the percentage of premiums spent on reimbursement for medical services and related...
by BBGAdmin | Jun 26, 2014 | Employer Issues
According to an article in The Huffington Post today, Ikea plans to increase the minimum wage for all employees of its US stores, and in doing so, will likely raise the bar for other American retailers. Well known for their “ready-to-assemble furniture and home...
by Tom Barrett | Jun 13, 2014 | Employer Issues, Healthcare Reform
The answer: Probably at least through 2017. The time table for small employers still offering a health plan issued prior to 2014 (and technically doesn’t comply with all the provisions of the Affordable Care Act) could extend well into 2017. In March, the Obama...
by Mike Barrett | May 30, 2014 | Employer Issues, General Insurance Issues, Healthcare Reform
The IRS is trying to keep employers in the group health market. The new ruling is somewhat complicated. What a big surprise, huh? The IRS is saying that the ACA requires that plan sponsors ensure that there are no limits on the mandatory essential health benefits ACA...
by BBGAdmin | May 9, 2014 | Employer Issues, General Health, Pharmacy Costs
An article about big pharma companies and their pricing policies show a trend toward sharply rising drug prices. It doesn’t seem likely that it will slow down any time soon. I warn you – there’s tons of details to consider when it comes to...
by BBGAdmin | May 2, 2014 | Employer Issues, Healthcare Issues, Healthcare Reform
Seems like everyone wants to know what’s on the minds of employers and what they are thinking about insurance. A new survey conducted by Wells Fargo Insurance interviewed 70 employers across the U.S. Results show that as employers and their employees face higher...
