by Barbara Kempen | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Although this is higher than last year’s 1.8% increase, it is lower than the national average rate increase of 10% (based on 13 states that have so far filed their rates). There is some good news such as the entrance of Aetna into El Dorado, Fresno, Kings,...
by Barbara Kempen | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the employer-employee relationship after the effects of the pandemic on everyone’s physical, mental, social, and financial lives. With employers having more consideration for the health of their employees, many...
by Barbara Kempen | Apr 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
For many small businesses, setting up employee health insurance and other plans may seem too complicated. Many small businesses share a common question, “Can I offer my employees a stipend in lieu of a health insurance plan?” Employers certainly can offer...
by Barbara Kempen | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
First of all, you might ask what is Grandfathered Health Insurance Plan? Health insurance plans sold on or before the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on March 23rd, 2010, are considered grandfathered plans. These plans still exist today for both...
by Barbara Kempen | Jan 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
By now, you should have received your health insurance subscriber ID card. Be sure you register your insurance card online, which allows you to easily find doctors who are in your health plan’s network, review your benefits, view your claim history and make your...
by Barbara Kempen | Sep 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
With COVID-19 causing much uncertainty for employers, California has introduced several new bills to address workers compensation, the classification of employees as well as on employee paid sick leave to protect employees during these unprecedented times. Please...