Category Archives: Being prepared

Hurricane Season Is Here, Are You Ready?

We can’t prevent them from coming our way, but now is the time to assess your preparedness for the 2023 storm season. With the season running from June 1 to November 30, coastal and inland region homeowners must prepare for … Continue reading

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ARE YOU PREPARED?

The Cost of Flooding It’s flood season, and if your area is affected by a flood, you could be left with some financial liability. How much exactly? This article explains: https://bit.ly/3EGvrcG Do You Know Your Flood Risk? Everyone is at … Continue reading

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IRS Releases Final Rule to Fix ACA’s Family “Glitch”

On October 13, 2022, the IRS finalized regulations (the “Final Rule”) intended to revise the method of determining affordability under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for an employee’s family members by considering whether the coverage offered by the employer to … Continue reading

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PRIORITIZING WELLNESS DURING THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

Many may be excited for school to start after a long summer. However, the new school year can come with new and recurring challenges. The 2022-23 school landscape looks different from previous years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask mandates are … Continue reading

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Inflation Reduction Act Contains Some Health Reforms

On Aug. 12, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act. President Joe Biden is expected to sign it into law shortly. While this bill is primarily aimed at fighting inflation and reducing carbon emissions, it also … Continue reading

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Pay or Play Affordability Percentage Decreased for 2023

On Aug. 1, 2022, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc.) 2022-34 to index the contribution percentages in 2023 for determining the affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For plan years beginning in 2023, employer-sponsored … Continue reading

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Form 5500 Is Due by Aug. 1, 2022 for Calendar Year Plans

Employers with employee benefit plans that operate on a calendar year basis must file their annual reports (Forms 5500) for 2021 with the Department of Labor (DOL) by Aug. 1, 2022. An employer may extend this deadline by two and … Continue reading

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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

Mental health—your mental and emotional well-being—can change over time due to factors like workload, stress and work-life balance. Below is a Infographic that can be sent or printed out to help spread awareness on the impacts our mind can have … Continue reading

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Preventing water claims with your HVAC system

As the temperatures continue to rise, so do the number of claims seen due to a/c drain line overflow.  While some of these claims can be costly, most of them could be prevented with routine inspections and maintenance.  Here are … Continue reading

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