Here’s Why Your Florida Blue Policy Might Have Been Dropped

Florida Blue writes on their blog that “this might be the first time that the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became real for you.” CBS Miami reported last Thursday that 300,000 Florida Blue policyholders that currently have plans that don’t include all of the 10 categories of benefits required under the Affordable Care…

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5 Strategies for A More Streamlined Open Enrollment Process

5 Strategies for A More Streamlined Open Enrollment Process

Open enrollment can be an overwhelming time for both employers and employees. Employees are given the opportunity to re-evaluate their current benefits and make changes for the coming year, while employers must choose a benefits package that balances cost and value and facilitate the enrollment process. Due to a variety of factors, benefit offerings are…

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Avoid These COBRA Mistakes At All Costs

COBRA requires that employers provide former employees and dependents who lose group health benefits with an opportunity to continue group health insurance coverage for a limited period of time. Compliance with the complex rules regarding COBRA coverage can be difficult and mistakes can be costly. Penalties for non-compliance can include IRS excise taxes and ERISA…

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