August 2018 - BJA Partners

6 Reasons Self-Funded Plans Are Gaining Popularity | California Employee Benefits

August 28, 2018

Since the ACA was enacted eight years ago, many employers are re-examining employee benefits in an effort to manage costs, navigate changing regulations, and expand their plan options. Self-funded plans are one way that’s happening. In 2017, the UBA Health Plan survey revealed that self-funded plans have increased by 12.8% in the past year overall, … Continued

Opioids in America | California Benefit Advisors

August 22, 2018

By BJA Partners

Lately, there’s been a big focus on America’s opioid addiction in the news. Whether it’s news on the abuse of the drug or it’s information sharing on how the drug works, Americans are talking about this subject regularly. We want to help educate you on this hot topic. Check out this short video for more!

Cobra Liability in Mergers and Acquisitions | CA Employee Benefits Agency

August 16, 2018

By BJA Partners

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires certain group health plans to make continuation coverage available to certain individuals who would otherwise lose group health plan coverage due to a qualifying event. Employers who go through business reorganizations, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), will need to know whether COBRA continuation coverage must be … Continued

Solving Problems – While Increasing Employee Satisfaction | California Benefit Brokers

August 14, 2018

By BJA Partners

“Design thinking” is a fairly common term. Even if the phrase is new to you, it’s reasonably easy to intuit how it works: design thinking is a process for creative problem solving, utilizing creative tools like empathy and experimentation, often with a strong visual component. The term dates from 1968 and was first used in … Continued

DOL Updates the Employer CHIP Notice | California Benefit Consultants

August 9, 2018

By BJA Partners

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated the model notice for employers to use to inform employees about the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). All employers with group health plans are required to distribute a CHIP notice at least once a year to employees living in certain states. There is no need to send … Continued

Question of the Month | California Employee Benefits Agency

August 7, 2018

By BJA Partners

Q.For a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to qualify for health savings account (HSA) eligibility, what is the minimum amount that an embedded individual deductible can be? A.For 2018, the embedded individual deductible must be at least $2,700. For an HDHP to qualify for HSA eligibility, an individual with family coverage would need to satisfy the required minimum annual deductible for … Continued

Summer Survival Guide | California Benefit Advisors

August 3, 2018

By BJA Partners

We are halfway through our summer break and by now you have heard 1,000 times, “I’m bored!” from your kids! How do you survive the summer and keep your sanity? Follow these tips to make this summer break memorable and tackle the challenge of keeping your kids engaged. Keep A Routine Kids thrive with schedules. … Continued

Disability Income Protection is an Employee Benefits Rising Star | CA Benefit Advisors

August 1, 2018

By BJA Partners

According to recent studies disability income is a rising star in the employee benefits market. This is due to a variety of factors. Most poignantly insurance company attempts to court and educate employee benefit advisers about the product, historically low national unemployment and financial impact of the recent tax reforms. In discussions with successful financial … Continued

6 Reasons Self-Funded Plans Are Gaining Popularity | California Employee Benefits

Opioids in America | California Benefit Advisors

Cobra Liability in Mergers and Acquisitions | CA Employee Benefits Agency

Solving Problems – While Increasing Employee Satisfaction | California Benefit Brokers

Question of the Month | California Employee Benefits Agency

Summer Survival Guide | California Benefit Advisors

Disability Income Protection is an Employee Benefits Rising Star | CA Benefit Advisors

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