July 22 Webinar: Ancillary, Secondary but Always Necessary
The role of ancillary benefit offerings in your portfolio is more essential than ever. If you’re not talking about ancillary insurance with clients, someone else is. Join Pratibha Patel in an...
View ArticleIs your MetLife app complete? New requirement for enrolling groups.
MetLife Statement of Responsibility Form MetLife now requires a new form for ALL business as of 7/1/15. It is needed whether it comes from MetLife miniSUITE, MetLife SUITE, or standalone MetLife...
View ArticleVSP – Why Enhanced B?
With our VSP Enhanced Plan B, employees will enjoy more flexibility with their frame allowance. And, did you know all of our B plans offer Enhanced B? With Plan B, the $150 contact lens allowance can...
View ArticleAn extra $40 for frames? Yes please!
For a limited time, VSP is offering all VSP members an extra $40 discount on top of their allowance when they select a bebe®, Calvin Klein, Flexon®, or Nike frame. The $40 is automatically applied to...
View ArticleEmpower: Hi-Tech Administration with a Click
Empower makes managing and administering groups simple and easy. Click the video below to see how Empower can help brokers like you.
View ArticleUpdated CoPower Materials for August 2015
Please be advised that the following CoPower materials have been updated effective August 2015: CoPower Summary of Benefits and Rate Guide CoPower SELECT Landmark Summary of Benefits and Rate Guide...
View ArticleDrop by booth 2 at CAHU and enter to win a GoPro!
We’re looking forward to seeing you brokers at this year’s CAHU Health Care Summit on September 29 & 30. Be sure to stop by our booth for a chance to win a GoPro camera. This year will be filled...
View ArticleHR Snapshot – ACA Changes in 2016
Source: HRAnswerlink What are the Affordable Care Act changes scheduled to take place in 2016? Answer from Jenny, one of our HR Pros Under the Affordable Care Act, there are several changes for large...
View ArticleCalifornia Enacts New Fair Pay Law
California governor Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 358, a revision of existing law aimed at closing the gender wage gap in the state. Despite California prohibiting gender-based wage discrimination...
View Article2 Minute HR from HR AnswerLink
Learning about key HR topics just got faster. In addition to our Training On-Demand library, our new 2 Minute trainings will give you a quick, convenient way to stay on top of trending HR issues. Want...
View ArticleExciting News: Offer Landmark to your Kaiser Permanente Groups
Effective January 1, 2016, Kaiser Permanente will no longer offer optional chiropractic and acupuncture benefits for small group clients with ACA compliant plans. The good news is CoPower has your...
View ArticleBenefits Trend Watch: The Rise of Voluntary
Today many employers are rethinking the composition of their benefit packages and choosing to offer more voluntary options. This decision is based on many factors, including rising healthcare costs,...
View ArticleHR Support Center Federal Law Update – Minimum Wage
The minimum wage for federal contractors will increase to $10.15 per hour as of January 1, 2016. The wage requirement applies to new and replacement contracts (solicited on or after January 1, 2015)...
View ArticleTips and Trends for the New Year
To stay on top of your business in the boundless frontier of the New Year, we’ve gathered six articles to serve as a window to what’s coming. From HR and Administration tips, to new developments and...
View ArticleHow Americans Viewed Life Insurance in 2015
Life insurance serves as a critical component for financial protection, and yet more than 100 million Americans do not own life insurance of any kind. According to a 2015 study published by LIMRA and...
View Article2016 Employment Law Updates for California
Thanks to our partner, HR AnswerLink, we’ve compiled a list of employment laws going into effect starting in January. If you have employees within the Golden State, be sure to scan the checklist and...
View ArticleThe Gap between Medical and Dental Coverage in 2015
While the ACA has expanded access to medical insurance for Americans, dental insurance remains a neglected but sought after benefit. Currently, qualified private health care plans do not require dental...
View ArticleWhy Employees Need You To Provide More Financial Protection
In 2015, American workers showed confidence and financial optimism as the economy improved. In California alone, Gov. Jerry Brown recently boasted two million new jobs were created in the state since...
View ArticleMetLife Webcast: Emerging Insights into the Benefits of Benefits
Join us for a first look at the latest benefits trends You’re invited to attend an exclusive webinar featuring the latest research from MetLife. We’ll take a closer look at the strategic benefits of...
View ArticleAn Insightful HR Snapshot Provided By HRAnswerLink
Answer from Kara, one of our HR Pros While some organizations provide loans or advances to employees, we generally don’t recommend the practice. Advances can be a benefit to employees and a kind...
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