Monthly Archives: January 2016

• At risk for Cadillac Tax? | Florida Benefits Broker

  Posted on January 28th, 2016

  Are you at risk from the Cadillac Tax?  Even if you are not now, chances are that you will be soon.

• How to Benchmark Your Health Plan | Florida Employee Benefits

  Posted on January 25th, 2016

  By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors Are you benchmarking your health plan correctly? If you are using data from your carrier or a small study of only large employers, chances are you are not effectively analyzing your rates. To truly benchmark your plan, you need to… Read more »

• Sick Workers Should Stay Home | Jacksonville Employee Benefits

  Posted on January 22nd, 2016

  www.hr360.com Every worker has been there. Before you open your eyes, you know you’re sick. Your head is pounding, your nose is stuffed, and every muscle in your body aches. You think you have a fever and even suspect the flu. But you’re a dedicated employee, so you tough it… Read more »

• If you don’t have health insurance? | Jacksonville Benefits Broker

  Posted on January 19th, 2016

  www.healthcare.gov The fee for not having health insurance If you can afford health insurance but choose not to buy it, you must pay a fee called the individual shared responsibility payment. (The fee is sometimes called the “penalty,” “fine,” or “individual mandate.”) You owe the fee for any month you,… Read more »

• IRS Provides Major Delay in 6055 and 6056 Reporting | FL Benefits Specialist

  Posted on January 14th, 2016

  By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals are required to have health insurance, while applicable large employers (ALEs) are required to offer health benefits to their full-time employees. In order for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to… Read more »

• COBRA and the Affordable Care Act | Florida Employee Benefits

  Posted on January 11th, 2016

  By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers to offer covered employees who lose their health benefits due to a qualifying event to continue group health benefits for a limited time at the employee’s own cost. COBRA provisions are… Read more »

• UBA Healthplan Survey 2015 Video | Florida Benefits Broker

  Posted on January 8th, 2016

  Reviewing this years top trends – introducing the 2015 UBA Health Plan Survey Executive Summary – Now available! Please contact us today for more information

• How to Give Your 2016 Resolutions Staying Power | Coordinated Benefits Group

  Posted on January 5th, 2016

  www.newsusa.com With any new year comes a clean slate and a chance to take on new goals. For many, resolutions revolve around healthy changes, but experts caution that resolve begins to waver at the end of January — which is why setting specific, realistic goals is proven to be more… Read more »