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Week 14: Why Are Small Group Health Insurance Rates Going Up So...
Week 13: 10 Common Questions We’re Asked (from our blog)
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! As we head into the holiday, we want to say how truly thankful we are...
Gag Clause Attestation: What It Is, Who Must File, and What...
A newer federal requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) has created confusion...
State Continuation: Is Self-Administration a Bad Idea?
Most agents (and many employers) know COBRA backwards and forwards — the timelines, the notices...
Do Employers Have to Keep Paying Their Share of Health Insurance...
When an employee goes out on FMLA leave, one of the first questions employers ask is: “Do we still...
Texas State Continuation – text from Texas Insurance Code
If you’re looking for information about Texas State Continuation requirements, a good place...
Week 12: What Exactly Are Section 213(d) Expenses?
Most people in employee benefits talk about “Section 213(d) expenses,” but few have ever seen the...
Can (and Should) a Company Offer Coverage to 1099 Employees?
One of the questions brokers hear all the time is whether a business can add its 1099 contractors...
Week 11: FSAs – a popular benefit that pays for itself
Few employee benefits deliver a better return than the Flexible Spending Account. FSAs save...
How Long Can You Make New Hires Wait for Coverage?
Understanding Waiting Periods, Orientation Periods, and the 1,200-Hour Rule One of the most common...
Week 10: Dependent Care Accounts Just Got A LOT Better
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act just gave working parents a major win. Starting in 2026, the annual...