As Veterans Day approaches, it’s a time to recognize not only the service of our veterans but also ensure they and their families are aware of the comprehensive benefits they’ve earned through their sacrifice and dedication. This blog post is written to share key benefits and resources available to veterans and their loved ones. Photo […]
In 2024 employees are looking for employers who focus on them and care about them. My motto is, “Care for People, Care for Business”! Let’s do it! Employees are the internal customer. How they are treated is how external customers are treated too! Image by Homegrounds from Pixabay Caring Companies Let’s think about areas of
Health care terms in the US are used all the time. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what they really mean? I know I have! Reading Healthy Women this week, I dug into an article by Deb Gordon first before attempting to write for you all today. Remembering back to when I started working,
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On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2023 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. As many know or are planning for your 2023 budgets, I wanted to share this to
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Growing up, I knew very little about life insurance. This had not been a topic taught in school, nor discussed at home. Starting my first job out of school, life insurance was offered as a company benefit included in all the papers we filled out when hired. There was not an educational briefing about the
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Open enrollment for 2023 is coming up before you know it! Healthcare coverage is a hot topic across the country. Begin planning now to ensure a smooth process for everyone. For businesses, this is the time for your budgeting and discussions with benefits providers about healthcare and other benefits for your employees. For employees, seek
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As we explore the human aspect of work, let me remind you that today in the US, we “spring ahead”! Yes, it is that day of the year when an hour of our day goes “poof”! Happy Sunday! One Size Does Not Fit All Two years ago, we learned of a global pandemic. This pandemic
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Effective January 1, 2022 the No Surprises Act went into effect. The No Surprises Act bans surprise medical bills for emergency services and unexpected out-of-network providers. What this Act Means (from NerdWallet January 5, 2022) More Americans worry about unexpected medical bills than any other expense, according to polls by the Kaiser Family Foundation in
Health Insurance Open Enrollment time is here in the US. Heads-up! Open enrollment for employees, for individuals and for those on Medicare is here. Here are some tips to help you/yours this year. What is the open enrollment period for 2022? Private companies can set their own open enrollment periods with many choosing to do
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The Medicare program is for those 65+ in the US. Often confusing, especially if you’re still working, here are some key points to avoid costly mistakes. CNBC posted an article this week to help us. Workers who are nearing age 65 and have health insurance through their job may want to consider how Medicare could
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