2 minute read July 1 was the deadline for health plans to make public their in-network negotiated rates, out-of-network billed charges, and more. While health plans will be required to post this information, employers who sponsor their group health insurance for their employees will need to take steps to ensure that their plans comply with […]
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3 minute read Employers nationwide are looking for ways to attract and retain talent and differentiate themselves from competing employers, and many are looking to the two most popular voluntary benefits: employee dental and vision plans. That’s important in today’s tight job market. After all, a recent survey from CareerBuilder found that 55% of workers believed an
Dental and Vision Benefits are Inexpensive, and a Big Hit with Workers Read More »
3 minute read One of the keys to keeping the costs of a workers’ compensation claim from spiraling out of control is prompt claims reporting. Claims are routinely filed late, either by the injured worker who fails to report it to the employer, or the employer dawdling or procrastinating and not reporting the claim to
Reporting Workers’ Comp Claims Late Can Push up Costs Newarly 50% Read More »
In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Steve Cunningham. Steve Cunningham is an entrepreneur (Readitfor.me, Growitfor.me, and WeTree) who is dedicated to exploring and executing at the intersection of mental health and personal growth. He is passionate about helping people unlock the power of their inner circle to transform the
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3 minute read More employers are including narrow provider network insurance plans among their plan offerings to their employees to give them a lower-cost premium option. Narrow provider networks limit the number of covered providers included in health insurance plans. While these plans have been mainstays on Affordable Care Act marketplaces, employers have been slow
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3 minute read As climate change continues to create more turbulent weather and natural catastrophes, commercial property insurance rates are still climbing — and the recent surge in inflation is adding fuel to the cost of coverage. While overall commercial property rates increased about 10% on average in 2021, rates surged between 25% and 40%
Cost of Commercial Property Insurance Surges Thanks to Inflation, Climate Change Read More »
In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Adrienne B Mendoza. Adrienne Blevins Mendoza became Senior Vice President with BioBridge Global and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for South Texas Blood & Tissue in January 2022. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Blood Operations after transitioning in December 2020
M*A*S*H – in real life! Read More »
3.5 minute read While most organizations ramp up their benefits communications about a month before open enrollment starts, the efforts often drop off at the start of the year. That’s a shame because many employees are woefully unaware of how their benefits function and are often not taking full advantage of what their employer and
Year-Long Benefits Education Yields Happier Employees Read More »
3 minute read The more employees are working from home, the greater the risk that their employers’ sensitive date is also being stored on their poorly secured devices and laptops. A new study by Symantec Corp. found many employees are sharing, moving and exposing sensitive company data as part of carrying out the requirements of
Companies Bleed Data as Employees Move It Offsite Read More »
In this episode of Raising The Bar Podcast, Allison talks with Ami Feller. Ami is the owner of Roofer Chicks, New Braunfels’ Top Roofing Contractor. Ami Feller was born and raised in Marshalltown, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State University in 1997 with a BS in Transportation & Logistics and a BA in German.
Rebuilding Trust in Your Business Read More »
This is the face you make after a minor mishap with filming!
My introduction before Craig Lack is now long lost footage.
That’s show biz, right?!
The good news is that Craig is talking about the strategies we’re both using to help organizations liberate the dollars trapped in their health spend.
I’m available after you watch and learn to talk the nitty gritty – how it works, implementation, executive buy-in and employee adoption.
Happy Watching!
