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October 2017 Executive Order on Healthcare

October 16 | 2017
By: Danielle Capilla
Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors
October 2017 Executive Order on Healthcare

On October 12, 2017, the White House released an Executive Order, signed by President Trump, titled “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States.” It is important to note that the Executive Order (EO) does not implement any new laws or regulations, but instead directs various federal agencies to explore options relating to association […]

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The Perk of Pets

October 15 | 2017
By: Geoff Mukhtar
Communications Manager at United Benefit Advisors
The Perk of Pets

Companies on the leading edge of employee benefits, especially those that want to stand out within an industry, will offer such pet-friendly perks in order to attract top talent. But what exactly are these benefits? According to an article titled, “Pet-Friendly Perks” in Human Resource Executive Online, employers are offering benefits such as pet insurance, […]

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Are you addressing your employee’s financial health?

October 11 | 2017
By: Nancy Cannon
LCSW, LMHP, CEAP, EAP Manager
Workplace Solutions Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, a UBA Strategic Partner
Are you addressing your employee’s financial health?

The importance of health and wellness in the workplace is more apparent than ever. It’s obvious why healthy individuals make better employees and the positive impact this has on your bottom line. When thinking about building a program to improve the well-being of your employees, don’t forget about the importance of their financial health. In […]

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IRS Roundup: What Employers Need to Know about the Latest ACA Notices

October 9 | 2017
By: Danielle Capilla
Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors
IRS Roundup: What Employers Need to Know about the Latest ACA Notices

In spite of the recent efforts by Congress to change or repeal the ACA, its provisions are still in effect. The IRS has issued continuing guidance on the affordability rate for coverage, the employer shared responsibility provisions and reporting, and the individual mandate provision. IRS Released the 2018 Affordability Rate The Internal Revenue Service released […]

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VR for HR

October 4 | 2017
By: Geoff Mukhtar
Communications Manager at United Benefit Advisors
VR for HR

No matter how well traveled you are, or how busy your lifestyle may be, you likely haven’t been everywhere in the world, or done everything there is to do. There is technology out there, however, that can bring the world to you. That technology is called “virtual reality,” or VR for short, and it’s changing […]

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Don’t Put Up with the Bull of Bullying

October 2 | 2017
By: Geoff Mukhtar
Communications Manager at United Benefit Advisors
Don’t Put Up with the Bull of Bullying

There’s no place for bullying and that’s especially true in the workplace, yet many employees bully their co-workers. So, how does this happen? It used to be that bullying was confined to the schoolyard, but now it’s spread to cyberbullying and workplace bullying. Now, if there’s a culture of bullying at an organization, often it’s […]

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Small Businesses Healthcare Competitive, But Faces Two Big Challenges

September 18 | 2017
By: Bill Olson
Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors
Small Businesses Healthcare Competitive, But Faces Two Big Challenges

We recently revealed how competitive small business health plans are when compared to national averages—and even how they are doing a better job of containing costs. But the UBA Health Plan Survey also uncovers two challenges these groups face in its new special report: “Small Businesses Keeping Pace with Nationwide Health Trends”. 1. Small businesses […]

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The Killjoy of Office Culture

September 15 | 2017
By: Geoff Mukhtar
Communications Manager at United Benefit Advisors
The Killjoy of Office Culture

One of the latest things trending right now in business is the importance of office culture. When everyone in the office is working well together, productivity rises and efficiency increases. Naturally, the opposite is true when employees do not work well together and the corporate culture suffers. So, what are these barriers and what can […]

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Religious Objections to Covering Contraceptives

September 11 | 2017
By: Linda Rowings
Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors
Religious Objections to Covering Contraceptives

On August 22, 2014, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury released an interim final rule and a proposed rule that provide some new accommodations to employers that have religious objections to covering contraception under their group health plans. The agencies also released a fact sheet on the rules and an […]

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Small Employers Keep Pace With Larger Firms In Containing Healthcare Costs

September 6 | 2017
By: Amanda Eisenberg
Small Employers Keep Pace With Larger Firms In Containing Healthcare Costs

Small employers are doing a better job than large companies when it comes to containing healthcare costs, according to a new report from health insurance agency United Benefit Advisors. The special report, “Small Businesses Keeping Pace with Nationwide Health Trends,” found that employers with less than 100 employees are keeping pace with the average employer […]

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