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COBRA

IRS Provides Guidance on Premium Assistance and Tax Credit for Continuation Health Coverage | CA Benefits Consultants

July 7, 2021June 11, 2021By NBG

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance on tax breaks under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for continuation health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). Notice 2021-31 PDF provides guidance for employers, plan administrators, and health insurers regarding the new credit available to them for providing continuation health

Data Drop: D&I Appetite, Mental Health Struggles and the Expanding Gig Economy | California Benefits Agents

June 30, 2021June 4, 2021By NBG

There are certain issues that have taken center stage in the collective conscious when talking about the workplace, the future of work and how the current workforce is faring under the current conditions. Naturally, as those things enter the collective conscious, researchers find themselves asking what exactly holds true and what can we learn from

Financial Planning

Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021| CA Employee Benefits Agency

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021By NBG

There have been important changes to the Child Tax Credit that will help many families receive advance payments starting this summer. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 expands the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for tax year 2021 only. The expanded credit means: The credit amounts will increase for many taxpayers. The credit for

Custom content, Health care, Health Care Cost

Exploring In-Network and Out-of-Network Benefits | California Benefits Partners

June 16, 2021June 15, 2021By NBG

You have surely heard the terms “in-network” and “out-of-network” when referring to doctors or care facilities and your insurance plan. It can be confusing and make you wonder why it matters to you, as the consumer. Let’s explore these terms and find out more! What are Health Insurance Plan Networks? Health insurance plans create networks

HSA

IRS Announces HSA Limits for 2022 | California Employee Benefits Team

June 9, 2021June 8, 2021By NBG

On May 10, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2021-25 announcing the annual inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) for calendar year 2022. An HSA is a tax-exempt savings account that employees can use to pay for qualified health expenses. To be eligible for an HSA, an employee: Must be covered by a

Custom content, Health, Wellness

Important Tips for Men’s Health | CA Employee Benefits Advisors

June 2, 2021June 1, 2021By NBG

We have certainly been focused on improving our health this year. June is Men’s Health Month and provides a great opportunity to focus on some simple tips that men can follow to shore up their health. These five guidelines will not only assist with a man’s physical health, but also their mental health. Make Annual

COBRA

FAQs About Cobra Premium Assistance Under The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 | CA Benefits Advisors

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021By NBG

April 07, 2021 Set out below are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding implementation of certain provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), as it applies to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly called COBRA. These FAQs have been prepared by the Department of Labor (DOL). Like previously issued FAQs

Custom content, Leadership, Marketing

Top Strategies of Relationship Marketing | California Benefits Team

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021By NBG

As a business, you are constantly managing your sales funnel–from the first point of contact with a prospect to their purchase of your service. But it doesn’t (and shouldn’t) stop there. Perhaps the most important part of your sales funnel is the follow-up post-sale. It’s in this time of follow-up that you build the ongoing

Custom content, Health, Mental Health

Exploring Mental Health Benefits | CA Employee Benefits Firm

May 10, 2021May 7, 2021By NBG

The overall well-being of an employee has never been more of a priority for employers as it is right now. From health care to vision care to mental health care, the entirety of the employee’s health is important to the health of the organization. Importance of Mental Health Benefits Mental health and the cost of

Leadership

The Fundamentals of Performance Management | CA Benefits Agents

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By NBG

The right performance management process for your organization depends in large part on what you want to accomplish with it and what you’re willing to invest in it. Here are some principles to keep in mind when deciding on your policy and performing assessments: Performance reviews are often stressful and difficult because the employees don’t

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