Christina Merhar

Christina Merhar

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Employee Satisfaction - 3 Best Practices to Retain Your Most Valued Employees

Employee Satisfaction - 3 Best Practices to Retain Your Most Valued Employees

A vital part of any successful business is attracting and retaining productive, happy employees. Whether it’s a competitive salary, professional growth, or a re …

December 2, 2013 at 3:00 PM 3 min read
FAQ: Can We Reimburse Employees' Subsidized Exchange Premiums?
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FAQ: Can We Reimburse Employees' Subsidized Exchange Premiums?

A common question from employers is "can we reimburse employees' subsidized exchange premiums?" The answer is yes. According to current regulations employers ca …

November 22, 2013 at 7:00 AM 2 min read
6 Quick Facts on Small Business Health Insurance
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6 Quick Facts on Small Business Health Insurance

Many small business owners think that offering health insurance is beyond reach. But, with new options today it is easier than many small businesses think. The …

November 18, 2013 at 7:00 AM 2 min read
Workplaces Taking on The Cost of Obesity with Weight Control Programs
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Workplaces Taking on The Cost of Obesity with Weight Control Programs

It's a subject most people don't want to talk about openly, but the national epidemic of obesity presents significant problems for US employers. Obesity and its …

November 6, 2013 at 7:00 AM 3 min read
5 Innovative Ways Businesses Are Using Health Insurance Allowances
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5 Innovative Ways Businesses Are Using Health Insurance Allowances

More and more, businesses are using health insurance allowances as innovative and cost-saving health insurance solutions.

October 30, 2013 at 1:20 PM 3 min read
FAQ - What Does Pay or Play (Penalty vs. Premium) Mean?
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FAQ - What Does Pay or Play (Penalty vs. Premium) Mean?

When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed on March 23, 2010 it included an employer shared responsibility provision. This has come …

October 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM 3 min read
2 Minute Guide to Small Business Health Insurance Options
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2 Minute Guide to Small Business Health Insurance Options

Building a successful business is hard work. This includes offering competitive compensation and benefits to recruit and retain the best employees. All small bu …

October 16, 2013 at 1:30 PM 3 min read
5 Ways to Communicate Your Health Reform Strategy to Employees
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5 Ways to Communicate Your Health Reform Strategy to Employees

With key provisions of the Affordable Care Act taking effect soon, employers have been tasked with understanding health reform, deciding their health benefits s …

September 20, 2013 at 1:05 PM 2 min read
Building Relationships with SMBs - 8 Best Practices for Health Insurance Agents

Building Relationships with SMBs - 8 Best Practices for Health Insurance Agents

Recently, we've been writing about successfully selling health benefits and defined contribution to small and medium businesses, and BTB strategies for health i …

September 10, 2013 at 12:15 PM 3 min read

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