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In response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, MBA and its affiliates have plans and resources in place in our effort to protect employees and continue to serve our clients. To date, there has been no material business impact to our services, but we would like to take this opportunity to assure you that we have comprehensive business continuity…
Read MoreProposed Allowance of Association Health Plans Benefits Small Employers and the Self-Employed
By Executive Order from President Trump, the Dept. of Labor has been instructed to draft language allowing for Association Health Plans. This will allow small employers and the self-employed to purchase health coverage based on “commonality of interest” as opposed to current regulations which require a common employer relationship. This is potentially good news for…
Read MoreThe New Year’s Tradition You’d Like to Get Rid Of: Getting Ready for That Annual Health Insurance Renewal
In September 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest findings regarding the cost of benefits to employers as a percentage of employee pay. At the top of the list? Health insurance.1 It’s ahead of: Paid leave Overtime and bonuses Retirement contributions, and Individual, legally required taxes. At the same time, SHRM expects health…
Read MoreStay Tuned for ACA updates and proposed changes
You may have noted talk of changes to the Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare. This coming week Phyllis Merrill, MBA’s CEO and her team are traveling to Washington D.C. to be briefed on the current bill now in mark-up, and the likely changes. Stay tuned for details coming soon. We are committed to…
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