Category Archives: Being prepared
Agencies Release First Rule on the No Surprises Act
On July 13, 2021, the DOL, HHS, and IRS released a joint Interim Final Rule implementing specified provisions of the No Surprises Act, a new law included within the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The No Surprises Act addresses, among other … Continue reading
New State Laws Affecting TWIA
New Laws Impacting Agents and Policy Issuance Policyholder Payment Grace Period: Before the legislative session, TWIA’s Board outlined several recommendations for the Texas Legislature on how to improve TWIA’s operations. House Bill 2920 is based on one of those recommendations … Continue reading
Why Starting Open Enrollment Early In 2021 Is More Important Than Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic shook the job market in ways never before seen. For one, it created so much uncertainty that employees who would’ve typically searched for a new job last year decided to stay put. For another, the pandemic prompted … Continue reading
STORM PREP SAFETY AND CHECKLIST
The official start of Hurricane Season is June 1. And we all know Mother Nature can really pack a punch. Stay safe and prepare with these tips and guides. Be ready for whatever weather comes your way Basic Disaster Supplies List … Continue reading
EEOC Harassment Findings and Recommendations for Employers
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Harassment is … Continue reading
Texas Gulf Coast bracing for Tropical Storm Beta
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/voluntary-evacuation-issued-for-galveston-county-bolivar-peninsula-ahead-of-ts-beta HOUSTON – A coastal flood watch has been issued along the Texas coast ahead of Tropical Storm Beta. A historically busy 2020 hurricane season, Tropical Storm Beta is the third tropical weather system to impact Texas so far this … Continue reading
Live Well, Work Well – Emergency Preparedness
Health and wellness tips for your work, home and life—brought to you by the insurance professionals at Hoffman Insurance Group, LLC Are You Prepared For An Emergency? Disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes can strike with little or … Continue reading
2020 Plan Limitations!
401(k)/403(b)/457 Salary Deferrals: For participants under age 50 by 12/31/2020 – $19,500 For participants over age 50 by 12/31/2020 – $26,000 Maximum Annual Defined Contribution Plan Limit: For participants under age 50 by 12/31/2020 – $57,000 For participants over age … Continue reading
Summary of the 2019 Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey
Each year, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust conduct a survey to examine employer-sponsored health benefit trends. This article summarizes some of its main points. Request a full summary from Hoffman Insurance Group, LLC for … Continue reading
Back-to-School Insurance tips for Parents & Students!
It’s that time of year – back to business, sending your kids off to college for the new school year. Whether they live on campus or off campus, here are some tips for an accident prepared semester! Home & Living: … Continue reading
