25 Feb

Posted at 10:01h in Business, employee benefits, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing by
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. Under these rules, certain employers must provide information to the IRS about the health plan coverage they offer (or do not offer) to their employees. Under the original rules,...

29 Dec

Posted at 13:41h in Business, employee benefits, Health and Wellness, healthcare coverage, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing, United States Economy by
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a federally financed subsidy, called the premium tax credit (PTC), to help eligible individuals and families with low or moderate incomes afford health insurance purchased through an Exchange. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress temporarily enhanced the PTC by eliminating...

03 Dec

Posted at 11:23h in employee benefits, Health and Wellness, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Nursing and Residential Care, Our Blog, PEO, staffing by
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By:  Steve Kolker, Insurance Consultant, Employee Benefits, Hilb Group/Barrow Group One of the most essential, but difficult to afford coverages is long-term care (LTC) insurance.  LTC insurance covers services like nursing home, assisted living, or in-home assistance that Medicare generally does not provide. The cost for...

24 Nov

Posted at 10:37h in Business, employee benefits, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing, Workers' Compensation by
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This HR compliance calendar is a valuable tool to help your business stay on track with key employ­ment-related deadlines throughout the year. HR compliance can be complex and involves many moving parts. Keeping track of deadlines during 2026 can help your business stay organized and...

20 Oct

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When Marvel Studios announced it was moving major film productions out of Georgia, the headlines focused on cost savings, tax incentives, and global expansion. But will they regret their decision? On paper, it makes perfect sense: lower labor costs abroad, attractive U.K. tax breaks, and fewer...

10 Sep

Posted at 10:48h in Business, employee benefits, Health and Wellness, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing, Uncategorized by
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We are pleased to introduce our in-house Employee Benefits Consultant, Steve Kolker. Steve will be working with our business clients to provide “peace of mind” benefits solutions for both employers and employees.  With more than 25 years in the insurance industry and 11 years specializing in...

15 Aug

Posted at 09:00h in employee benefits, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, staffing, Uncategorized by
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The insurance landscape for carriers offering MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) and MVP (Minimum Value Plan) has shifted significantly in recent months. With the closure of a key provider, Essential Staff Care, and the increasingly strict requirements from others, many in the temporary staffing industry seek...

12 May

Posted at 15:30h in healthcare coverage, Insurance Coverages, Nursing and Residential Care, Our Blog by
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Death is universal, but how we approach it says everything about our values. As more Americans reconsider what it means to “die well,” the contrast with Europe’s approach to end-of-life care is sharper than ever. It’s not just about policy—it’s about perspective. ________________________________________ 🧭 Control vs. Collective...