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Understanding insurance and employee benefits
Why You Should Begin Open Enrollment Planning Now
The earlier employers can start their open enrollment planning, the better the participation and employee retention potential.
New York Health Insurance Rates Will Rise in 2025
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) recently approved health insurance rate increases for 2025. The rate increase will be about 12.7 percent for individual plans and 8.4 percent for small group plans.
Offering Doula Care As Part of Your Employee Benefits Package
Explore doula care, its impacts on employees and employers, and employer considerations for offering this reproductive health benefit.
Employers: Start Preparing for 2025 Open Enrollment Now
Employers with calendar-year plans starting Jan. 1, 2025 should start preparing now for open enrollment. Here’s how.
Overcoming Challenges for Nanny Agencies in Obtaining Insurance
A nanny agency’s employment model comes with unique challenges and inherent risks. Here are the insurance policies to protect nanny agencies and their owners.
Majority of Employers to Add or Improve Benefits in the Next Year
Here is an overview of the penalties an employer faces if they violate workers’ comp laws in New York.
Behind the Rise in Home and Auto Insurance Costs
Here is an overview of the penalties an employer faces if they violate workers’ comp laws in New York.
Workers’ Comp Employer Penalties in New York
Here is an overview of the penalties an employer faces if they violate workers’ comp laws in New York.
IRS Addresses Nutrition, Wellness, and General Health Expenses
The IRS says expenses related to nutrition, wellness, and general health are not likely to qualify as reimbursable medical expenses. Here’s why.