June 24, 2020
AgencyHouse Democrats introduce bill to improve ACA
House Democrats introduce bill to improve ACA Democrats in the US House are sponsoring a bill to improve the Affordable Care Act by expanding Medicare and increasing premium subsidies. The legislation would undo the expansion of short-term health insurance plans and create network adequacy standards for ACA exchange plans.
June 23, 2020
AgencyInsurance Checklist For College Students And Their Parents
Insurance Checklist For College Students And Their Parents Sending your children off to college can be nerve-wracking—especially in these uncertain times. Of course, you can lecture your kids about what they need to do to stay safe, but that advice might go in one ear and out the other. Fortunately, there is one thing you […]
June 23, 2020
AgencyExperts: Pandemic won’t fade away anytime soon
Experts: Pandemic won’t fade away anytime soon Infectious disease experts say the COVID-19 pandemic won’t disappear anytime soon and increasing infection numbers are not simply a reflection of increased testing. Harvard Global Health Institute Director Dr. Ashish Jha said the virus “will be with us for at least another 12 months, and that’s the most […]
June 22, 2020
AgencyUnderstanding intermittent FMLA leave under FFCRA
Understanding intermittent FMLA leave under FFCRA Intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act is more complex than ever under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which expands the circumstances under which employees may request leave. Employers are given leeway in whether to approve or deny intermittent schedules for employees, but companies need to […]
June 18, 2020
AgencyValue of insurance broker ‘irreplaceable’ during COVID-19 pandemic
Value of insurance broker ‘irreplaceable’ during COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 presents a real opportunity for insurance brokers to deepen their relationships with clients. It’s a widely used phrase, but one that holds real weight in the context of the pandemic: ‘Brokers are on the front lines’ when it comes to guiding customers through these challenging times.
June 18, 2020
AgencyTrust In Insurance Agents At 12-Year High
Trust In Insurance Agents At 12-Year High Despite the unsettled economy over the past half year, public confidence in insurance agents is at an all-time high, up dramatically from a low recorded in the wake of the 2008 crash, according to LIMRA data.
June 17, 2020
Agency87% of businesses offer benefits to support health and wellbeing
87% of businesses offer benefits to support health and wellbeing Employee Benefits The majority of employers offer benefits to support the health and wellbeing of employees, according to research by Employee Benefits. The Employee Benefits research 2020, published in May, which surveyed 269 HR decision-makers, found that the number of respondents that offer benefits in […]
May 6, 2020
AgencyState of Oregon Issues Emergency Order for Health Insurance Companies
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services issued a new emergency order for health insurance companies during the COVID-19 outbreak. The order requires health insurance companies to: Provide at least a 60-day grace period to pay any past due premiums Pay claims for any covered services during the first 30 days of the grace […]
May 6, 2020
AgencyCarriers adapt workplace benefits to help employees affected by coronavirus
Many companies have reduced hours, or laid off or furloughed their employees to mitigate the loss of income amid the coronavirus pandemic. This does not only affect employees’ paychecks, but also their insurance benefits. A large majority of carriers are making exceptions to their usual method of determining benefit eligibility in order to extend coverage […]
May 4, 2020
AgencyUnderstanding Health Insurance for College Students & New Grads
While some college students are able to remain on their parent’s health insurance plan, some are responsible for getting their own health insurance for the first time. The current health insurance system in the U.S. can be a complicated system to navigate, so this guide is designed to help students understand the Affordable Care Act, […]