Small Businesses: Get Ahead with the 2024 Special Enrollment Period

Every year, small businesses have a special window to start a small group health insurance policy with small group health insurance carriers with relaxed underwriting. This period is known as a Special Enrollment Period and starts on November 15th through December...
Blue Shield 15 percent premium increase for 2024 in California—what to do now!

Blue Shield 15 percent premium increase for 2024 in California—what to do now!

The 15 percent increase in the individual health insurance premium by Blue Shield causes many Californian families to worry about how they can find affordable health insurance in 2024 for their families. The healthcare landscape in the United States is complex, with...

Temporary Employee Limits: Striking The Right Balance For Your Business

In the dynamic landscape of employment, a pertinent inquiry often emerges: “Is there a limitation on the length of time that an employee can be classified as a temporary employee?” This question underscores the significance of understanding the temporal...
Sneak Peek: Venture Into The Covered California 2024 Rates

Sneak Peek: Venture Into The Covered California 2024 Rates

Covered California just released the rates and new benefit structure for 2024. Health insurance rates will climb an average of 9.6% statewide in 2024 for consumers who buy their coverage through Covered California, according to the agency. However, by switching...
Making a Safe and Respectful Workplace a Priority for Small Businesses

Making a Safe and Respectful Workplace a Priority for Small Businesses

Small businesses are essential to stimulating innovation and establishing close-knit communities in the quickly changing workplace of today. But as more people become aware of workplace harassment, it’s crucial for managers and owners of small businesses to know...
The Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) concludes, what does it mean for your small business?

The Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) concludes, what does it mean for your small business?

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) officially ended on May 11th, and with that, there are changes to your group health insurance regarding special enrollment, deadlines for COBRA continuation coverage, and claim submission. The Medi-Cal redetermination procedure...