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CMS Releases New Resources on CAA Enforcement

Enforcement letters have been released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a majority of states regarding the execution of certain provisions of…

FAQs released on No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution

This month the Health and Human Services (HHS), Departments of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs to provide more guidance on the Federal…

Preventive Services Guidelines for Women Updated for 2023

Recently the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) updated its preventive services guidelines to expand the list of…

U.S. Senate Passes the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act

On Feb. 10, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the Act) which, once signed by…

Does Social Inflation Impact the Commercial Auto Insurance Market?

One growing concern within the commercial insurance market is social inflation. Social inflation refers to the rising costs of insurance claims. These inflation issues are…

What You Can Do to Shrink Your Construction Insurance Costs

By: Sam Veith The best companies believe in zero accidents in having a top-down safety culture. Workers’ compensation insurance is normally the highest line item for…

Giving Underwriters What They Want to Shrink Your Construction Insurance Costs

By: Sam Veith Many commercial construction companies make their living bidding and winning projects. From my experience, many contractors do not understand winning work in their…

Negligent Entrustment – What Is It and Why Should It Be a Top Concern?

This article will help you understand what negligent entrustment is, the risks it poses for commercial fleets, the proper steps to take for any business,…

What Determines the Cost of Your Construction Insurance?

By: Sam Veith Several factors can impact the cost of your construction insurance. And your answer will vary depending on if you’re a general contractor,…

CMS Releases Guidance on Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

highlights By the applicable initial compliance deadline, health care facilities must have implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy and ensure that staff has received at least…

Investment Growth & Insurance Challenges in Senior Housing

Senior housing is an integral component of the healthcare continuum, and this needs-driven industry presents strong opportunities for investment growth as the baby boomer population…

1095 Reporting

Report information about health coverage to employees using Forms 1095-C or 1095-B is due by March 2, 2022. Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA),…

U.S. Department of Labor Publishes $15 Minimum Wage Guidelines for Federal Contractors

Important Dates April 27, 2021: President Biden signed EO 14026. November 22, 2021: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published final rule to implement EO 14026. January…

ACA Reporting Deadlines

In early 2022 the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 for the 2021 calendar year is due. Specifically, reporting entities…

Voluntary Benefits Trends to Watch in 2022

Benefits have always been crucial for attracting and retaining top performers, and voluntary benefits are a great way for employers to round off their offerings.…

Addressing Molestation and Abuse Liability Through Insurance

The possibility of a costly abuse claim arising is a very real threat for organizations that provide care or services to vulnerable populations, including children,…

SCOTUS Update on OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate

Given this new stay, employers are not required to comply with the OSHA ETS vaccination and testing mandate at this time. After months of debate,…

Are You Buying Too Much Insurance? Too Little? Maybe It’s Just Right?

Benchmarking Insurance Limits in the Welding & Gas Industry – helping you make better, more informed, confident decisions for your business and risk profile. When…

Fire Prevention for Idle Facilities

By: Kevin Mershimer, Senior Sales Executive / Risk Advisory Solutions An idle facility is any commercial space, such as an office building, warehouse, or manufacturing plant,…

Mind the Gap: The Oldest and Latest Innovation to Control Health Insurance Costs

By: Paul Shaheen, RHU, REBC; Vice President, Employee Benefits If you’ve ever traveled to London and taken the underground subway (affectionately referred to as “the…

Update on Forms W-2 and 1099

As we begin a new year, it is time to think about properly administering and submitting tax forms – two of the most important and…

Employment Practice Liability and Donated Funds

No employer wants to believe that their employees or volunteers would take legal action against them, especially in a nonprofit organization. Unfortunately, over the past…

Overseeing the Construction Worker Shortage

Home Builders Institute (HBI) released a new report they predict that the construction industry may be on the cusp of an employee shortage crisis. The…

3 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Truck Drivers

Employers of all sizes in every industry are struggling to retain and attract quality workers right now, especially in the trucking sector. This article discusses…