There is a new definition for a small employer for 2014. This “small” change will affect a lot of people. Let’s review for a minute, before 2014, the “size of a group” was determined by eligible employees. This number came from how many people were full-time (and had satisfied their waiting period), or were COBRA …
Tag Archive: group insurance
Dec 13
Insurance Companies & Rate Increases
Ahhh, the dreaded concern … will I have a rate increase and when. Good question. Speaking in General, of course, and mainly about health insurance companies, here is the scoop. Most companies including Medicare Supplement and Major Medical generally have a 12 month rate guarantee. They are not required to, but you will want to …
Nov 12
“Free” womens health care … What’s the real cost?
Just because it says it’s “free” doesn’t actually mean it’s FREE. The new Female Preventative Care services are a little misleading. They should just read “covered” instead of “free”. Food for thought … what happens when you go in for your “free preventative checkup” and they find a lump or a polyp. Not malignant, they …
Oct 19
Kodak ends health care to save billions!!! Who is next???
Read the full story at Business Insurance On The Go. On October 11, 2012, Kodak Co said it was ending retiree health care and survivor benefits at the end of 2012. Seems as tho Kodak was already in bankruptcy proceedings and they feel this will help improve its liquidity. Sad that retirees thought they were safe …
Oct 17
Small Businesses Struggle to Provide Health Coverage
Wednesday 17, Oct 2012 | 11:07am Helping the Bottom Line Sources Introduction Across the country, small businesses are struggling as the cost of health care continues to skyrocket. Americans who build and run the millions of small companies around this country have seen insurance costs consume a greater share of their payroll. High costs are making it …
Oct 11
Should I put my dependents on my group or individual?
Should you put your dependents on your group or individual coverage? I get this question everyday. It isn’t a simple answer most of the time. Currently as I write this 10/11/12 (cool, look at the date) this is the best answer: First and foremost … if anyone has medical conditions, speak with an agent for …
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