Category Archives: Sugar Land Insurance
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
Client Alert – U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Final Rules Allowing Employer-Sponsored Health Plans to Decline to Cover Contraceptives Due to Moral or Religious Objections
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Final Rules Allowing Employer-Sponsored Health Plans to Decline to Cover Contraceptives Due to Moral or Religious Objections On July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Final Rules issued by the Department of Health … Continue reading
IRS Increases Health FSA Contribution Limit for 2020, Adjusts Other Benefit Limits
On November 6, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2019-44, which raises the health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) salary reduction contribution limit by $50 to $2,750 for plan years beginning in 2020. The Revenue Procedure also contains … Continue reading
New Overtime Rule Raises Salary Cut-Off to $35,568
Employees who make less than $35,568 are now eligible for overtime pay under a final rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The new rate will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. To be exempt from overtime under … Continue reading
Client Alert!
Departments Adopt Non-Enforcement Policy on Drug Manufacturer Coupons On August 26, 2019, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury released an FAQ that provides guidance to employers, plan sponsors and health insurance issuers regarding a … Continue reading
Happy Labor Day Weekend from Hoffman Insurance!
We’ll be closing early Friday August 30th and closed for Labor day! Wish you all a safe and fantastic Labor Day weekend!
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
Guy Forsyth Tomorrow Night! Get Tickets Now!
Come join us at the Republic Country Club for good food, great drinks and even better company! Doors open @ 6:00pm Guy Forsyth @ 8:30pm CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
2019 HB2102: Prohibition against “Deductible Eaters”
The waiving deductible practices of some contractors has been a widespread issue throughout Texas and other states. Policyholders are duped into fraudulent insurance claims with promise of “rebates, deductible waivers, credit” for their business. Most commonly done in the roofing … Continue reading
PCORI Fees Due By July 31, 2019
REMINDER: PCORI Fees Due By July 31, 2019 Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) should keep in mind the upcoming July 31, 2019 deadline for paying fees that fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute … Continue reading
