An organization’s post-open enrollment activities can be just as important as the tasks that must be completed leading up to and during open enrollment. After wrapping up open enrollment, there are many benefits-related responsibilities employers must address before the start of the new year, and...
A person’s age influences many of their characteristics over time—their hair color, their muscle mass and, crucially, their preferred benefits. If employers want to provide benefits that their employees will actually use, they must take their varying preferences into account. In fact, one of the...
HIGHLIGHTS Applicable Laws Wellness programs that provide medical care must comply with: ERISA COBRA HIPAA privacy and security rules Examples of Medical Care Biometric screenings Immunizations Physical examinations Counseling services Links and Resources Department of Labor (DOL) website on ERISA health plans and benefits An Employer’s Guide to Group Health...
Introduction You should always elect benefits during open enrollment to ensure you get the coverage you need. However, once you make your elections through a cafeteria or Section 125 plan, you are unable to change your elections until the plan year ends. But sometimes qualified life...
In observance of the Christmas holiday, our offices will be closed Tuesday, December 25 so that our employees may spend time with their family & friends. Keep up to date with all the exciting new things happening within our agency! Check Out Barrow Group’s Blog at https://www.barrowgroup.com/blog/ Join Us...
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, our offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 so that our employees may spend time with their family & friends. Keep up to date with all the exciting new things happening within our agency! Check Out Barrow...
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In observance of the Memorial Day, Barrow Group will be closed to honor the memory of those who have given their lives in battle to preserve our rights and freedoms. Keep up to date with all the exciting new things happening within our agency! Check Out Barrow Group’s...
In observance of the Independence Day, Barrow Group will be closed to celebrate America’s independence from Great Britain. Keep up to date with all the exciting new things happening within our agency! Check Out Barrow Group’s Blog at https://www.barrowgroup.com/blog/ Join Us On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/barrow-group-llc Follow Us on Twitter...