Why employers are shifting the responsibility of health benefits to employees
Why employers are shifting the responsibility of health benefits to employees

Why employers are shifting the responsibility of health benefits to employees

Group health insurance plans, set up so the employer picks a health plan and the employees are left out of the decision-making process, have been the tradition …

August 30, 2021 at 8:05 AM 4 min read
How SMBs buy health benefits
How SMBs buy health benefits

How SMBs buy health benefits

A wide range of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can be found all over the country today, from local bakeries to vintage bookstores. Not only do these b …

August 27, 2021 at 8:17 AM 3 min read
Making the switch from group health insurance to an HRA
Making the switch from group health insurance to an HRA

Making the switch from group health insurance to an HRA

When it comes to offering health benefits to your employees, group health insurance is the traditional choice, but it isn’t for everyone. For many small employe …

May 27, 2021 at 8:35 AM 3 min read
The Benefits of Modern Individual Health Insurance
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The Benefits of Modern Individual Health Insurance

When you hear the word “modern,” you likely think of progress that addresses problems or challenges of the past. That’s an apt description of modern individual …

February 2, 2016 at 9:00 AM 2 min read
A Simple Comparison of Traditional and Modern Group Health Plans
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A Simple Comparison of Traditional and Modern Group Health Plans

Flexible hours, exciting work, and family atmosphere are among the many positives of working at a small business. However, the recruiting and retention game-cha …

January 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM 2 min read
10 Defined Contribution Facts All Brokers Need to Know

10 Defined Contribution Facts All Brokers Need to Know

Over the last few years it has become clear that individual health insurance is rapidly expanding. This has become even more apparent with the recent announceme …

April 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM 3 min read
Health Insurance Allotments - Small Business Do's and Don'ts

Health Insurance Allotments - Small Business Do's and Don'ts

Small and mid-size businesses are using a "pure" defined contribution strategy to offer employees an allotment for health insurance, rather than offering employ …

February 17, 2014 at 11:10 AM 2 min read
10 FAQs - Defined Contribution Health Plan (DCP) Rules

10 FAQs - Defined Contribution Health Plan (DCP) Rules

This article answers 10 frequently asked questions (FAQs) from employees about "pure" defined contribution health plan (DCP) rules.

January 14, 2014 at 6:30 AM 2 min read
Pros and Cons of Pure Defined Contribution Healthcare
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Pros and Cons of Pure Defined Contribution Healthcare

As a small business evaluates how to offer employees health insurance coverage, they will likely consider a "pure" defined contribution approach. With "pure" de …

January 13, 2014 at 10:28 AM 3 min read

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