Trust, but Verify

Employers receive plenty of resumes throughout the year and many seem too good to be true. Whether the candidate’s past employment, education, or references seem out of line, the worst an employer can do is neglect to follow-up and verify the accuracy.

Top 5 Questions About The “Cadillac” Tax | Chicago Employee Benefits

By Linda Rowings The excise tax on high cost plans (also referred to as the Cadillac tax and the 4980I tax) is scheduled to take effect in 2018. To date, regulations have not been issued, so many of the details about how the tax will operate are unclear. (The regulatory agencies are responsible for interpreting … Continued

Legal Requirements of Voluntary Insurance Programs

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT

Legal Requirements of Voluntary Insurance Programs

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT

Proposed Changes to Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) | IL Employee Benefits

By Linda Rowings The Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed regulations that would update the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) requirement, including the SBC template, instructions, example calculator, and uniform glossary. If adopted, the revised form would be used … Continued

Legal Requirements of Voluntary Insurance Programs

UBA Employer Webinar Series
Tuesday, February 10, 2014 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Are Supplemental Accident Insurance Payouts Taxable? | IL Benefits Broker

By Jeannine Mancini Most health insurance plans cover emergency treatment, hospital stays and medical exams. If you are injured in an accident, your health insurance plan might not pay for all the incurred medical expenses. Supplemental accident insurance coverage pays cash benefits for illnesses or injuries caused by an accident, including fractures and physical therapy. … Continued

The Danny Did Foundation | Byrne, Byrne & Company

Hustle & Heart Basketball Clinic, 2015      Hosted By: Area High School Coaches and the Niles Park District Signup today for our 5th Annual Hustle & Heart basketball clinic at www.events.org/basketball! This event is for boys & girls in grades K-8 on Monday February 16th at the Golf View Recreation Center (7800 N. Caldwell … Continued

5 Important Tips for Choosing a Medicare Health Plan | IL Employee Benefits

(NewsUSA) As baby boomers retire in record numbers — 10,000 Americans a day — more seniors than ever will be asking themselves, “How do I choose a Medicare health plan that’s right for me?” “Seniors should look for a high-quality health plan that has a team of doctors and specialists, who work together to coordinate … Continued

Harvard Professors Fall Out Of the Ivory Tower with Health Care Hikes

The New York Times recently stirred up a media firestorm when it reported about Harvard University professors who were lambasting the health care increases they were facing this year.

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