Health Care Reform – C&A Benefits Group is here to help!
Understanding the many ways that Affordable Care Act (ACA) could impact your business can be a full-time job in itself. However, as your trusted business partner, C&A is here to help. Whether it be general background information to help you understand the details...
Many Americans Reporting ACA “Sticker Shock.”
Monday night, NBC Nightly News reported on “sticker shock” resulting from the ACA, as many Americans learned this week that “they must buy new policies that cover more but cost more as well.” NBC’s Peter Alexander explained that “one of President Obama’s key selling...
ACA Enrollment Period Extended By Six Weeks
The Obama Administration “granted a six-week extension until March 31 for Americans to sign up for coverage next year and avoid new tax penalties under the” Affordable Care Act. The AP notes that the move was anticipated, and “comes as technical problems continue to...
PPACA going live – with glitches
A government shutdown could dampen the rollout Tuesday as insurance markets open around the country. But it won't stop the main components of "Obamacare" from going live as scheduled, glitches and all. The biggest expansion of society's safety net since Medicare will...
FLSA Exchange Notices and What You Need to Know
Your employees MUST receive these notices by October 1. Do you know what to do? WHO MUST RECEIVE THE NOTICE? “Employers that are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Regardless of size, funding type or if they offer health coverage today or not, must provide a...
September HR Lunch and Learn Series: Health Care Reform – It’s here! Are you ready?
You have heard the basics of the Affordable Care Act by now. Join us September 17 as we discuss THE DETAILS of how health insurance is changing and what it means to your company. Does an early renewal strategy make sense? Or are you better off under “Adjusted...
Limit on Consumer Costs is Delayed in Health Care Law
August 13 2013 WASHINGTON - In another setback for President Obama's health care initiative, the administration has delayed until 2015 a significant consumer protection in the law that limits how much people may have to spend on their own health care. The limit on...
August HR Lunch and Learn Series – Compensation Plans
HR Lunch and Learn Series Compensation Plans Does your compensation plan drive the right behaviors with employees? Do you know what the market is paying for the skill sets your employees have? Is your plan scalable for long term placements? Compensation plans should...
Health care reform’s employer mandate delayed until 2015
The Obama administration is delaying health care reform's employer mandate until 2015 to give businesses another year to prepare for this requirement. Mark Mazur, assistant Treasury secretary for tax policy, made this news official in a blog on the Treasury...
JULY HR WORKSHOP SERIES: LEGAL TERMINATIONS
HR Lunch and Learn Series Legal Terminations Are you holding on to an employee that isn’t working for you because you are nervous about the termination process? Do you understand how and what to do when terminating an employee? Do you have to pay unemployment? What do...
ODI RELEASES PLANS SEEKING TO PARTICIPATE IN EXCHANGE IN OHIO
The Ohio Department of Insurance released the names of health plans seeking to participate in the PPACA Exchange operated in Ohio. The names below are those that could be released publicly at this time: Individual Market Aetna, AultCare, Community (Anthem),...
BWC Board Approves $1 Billion Rebate, Reduction in Private Employer Rates
The rate reduction brings employers’ three-year premium savings to an estimated $224 million On May 30, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) set actions in motion for the distribution of $1 billion in cash rebates to Ohio employers, many of which can now...
May HR Lunch and Learn Class – Conflict Resolution
People, teams, groups.... there is bound to be conflict. We all have opinions, process information differently, but ultimately just want to be heard, understood and acknowledged. Join us for our May workshop to learn how to meet in the middle, negotiate resolution...
Small Firms’ Offer of Plan Choices Under Health Law Delayed
WASHINGTON — Unable to meet tight deadlines in the new health care law, the Obama administration is delaying parts of a program intended to provide affordable health insurance to small businesses and their employees — a major selling point for the health care...
April’s HR Lunch and Learn Series
HR Lunch and Learn Series Documentation Made Easy Do you know HOW, WHEN AND WHAT must be included in Documenting an Employee? Join us April 16 for easy, straightforward answers to legal documentation. Classes are held the third Tuesday of each month beginning, Noon to...
March HR Lunch and Learn Series: Coaching to Success
HR Lunch and Learn Series Coaching to Success Why Coaching? Because it works! • It’s a timely way to provide feedback • Quickly identifies areas to reward and improve behaviors . • Keeps the organizational goals at the forefront of employees’ and managers’ priorities...
Health Insuranace Premium Subsidy Calculator
How Much Will a Family Save Under the New Federal Health Law? Under the Affordable Care Act, beginning in 2014, many individuals and families will be eligible to receive subsidized coverage in the Exchange if they are not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid or the...
Senate Democrats complain about implementation of Obama Care
Great video:http://video.foxnews.com/v/2180905524001/
