Month: September 2015

By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors As a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) triggering cost increases for fully insured employer-sponsored health insurance plans, more employers are moving to a self-funded model for pharmacy plans, particularly among large employers (1,000+ employees), according to the 2014 United Benefit … Continued

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an “Administrator’s Interpretation” to assist employers in determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The DOL has determined that many employers are incorrectly classifying employees as independent contractors, which can harm the worker and … Continued

It’s no surprise that people are trying to save money on their health care costs. What could be a surprise is the bill you receive from an urgent care clinic.