6 Cost-cutting Tips for Small Businesses
Employers of all sizes are currently searching for ways to reduce expenses and save money in response to the current economic downturn and ongoing labor challenges. Instead of cutting costs randomly or conducting unnecessary layoffs, successful organizations tend to optimize… Read more→
Health Insurance Renewals: What You Need to Know!
It is that time of year again. The broker is calling, presentations are being made, costs are going up, plans are changing, meetings are happening, paperwork is flying, and what is the result … besides chaos? Our office is seeing… Read more→
Employee Benefits Considerations Post-Roe
The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned Roe v. Wade in their decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ending federal protections for abortion rights and permitting states to implement their own regulations. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s… Read more→
Live Well, Work Well
The coronavirus pandemic has caused uncertainty, stress and worry for many for the past few weeks. Even as businesses reopen and restrictions are lifted, many Americans are experiencing considerable anxiety. With more than half of Americans reporting to Dynata, a survey… Read more→
5 Tips to Beat Stress
Did you know 80 percent of Americans feel stressed at work? Chances are you do too. Stress can present itself in many ways, like through insomnia, headaches and depression. Learning to identify the signs of stress is the first step… Read more→
Employee Benefits Benchmark Survey Results
Employee benefits are designed to attract and retain the highest quality employees. Yes, they can be expensive and yes, the cost seems to go up each year. If we look at the benefits as an investment toward finding and keeping the right people,… Read more→
2019 Open Enrollment Checklist
To prepare for open enrollment, group health plan sponsors should be aware of the legal changes affecting the design and administration of their plans for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2019. Employers should review their plan documents… Read more→
Spending Resolution Affects ACA Taxes by GCG Financial
On Jan. 22, 2018, President Donald Trump signed into law a short-term continuing spending resolution to end the government shutdown and continue funding through Feb. 8, 2018. The continuing resolution impacts three taxes and fees under the Affordable Care Act… Read more→
GCG – IRS Confirms ACA Mandate Penalties Still Effective
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office of Chief Counsel has recently issued several information letters regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual and employer mandate penalties. These letters clarify that: Employer shared responsibility penalties continue to apply for applicable large… Read more→
Affordability Percentages Will Decrease For 2018
by Marcus Newman, GCG Financial On May 5, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2017-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2018 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…. Read more→
