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What Happens to My Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance After I Get Medicare?
Posted: April 21, 2023
What Happens to My Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance After I Get Medicare?If you have employer-sponsored health insurance and you will soon be eligible for Medicare, you may be wondering what will happen to it once coverage kicks in. The short answer is yes, you can keep both the coverage provided by your employer as well as your Medicare. You can also choose to drop your employer’s health plan, but it is not a requirement. The size...
5 Non-Traditional Benefits That Your Employees Will Enjoy
Posted: April 13, 2023
5 Non-Traditional Benefits That Your Employees Will EnjoyTo attract the best employees, your company needs to offer a combination of salary and benefits. As an added enticement, consider offering your workforce non-traditional benefits. Wellness programs. Your workforce appreciates a focus on wellness, such as providing ergonomic furniture, digital health trackers, telehealth programs, or offering online support for weight loss or smoking cessation. A comfortable, modern work environment. The office layout makes a...
What Documents Do I Need When Applying for Medicare?
Posted: April 6, 2023
What Documents Do I Need When Applying for Medicare?If you are approaching the time to enroll in Medicare, take the time to gather the documentation the agency requires. Medicare allows you to enroll online, by phone, or in person at a local Social Security office. The documentation needed will depend on whether you already receive Social Security benefits. If you do, there is no need to submit documents. If you do not yet...
How to Build a Group Benefits Package that is Cost Effective
Posted: March 28, 2023
How to Build a Group Benefits Package that is Cost EffectiveGroup benefits are a must in today’s tough job market. The best candidates for your business will evaluate the benefits your company offers – but how can you build a benefits package you can afford, and which will appeal to the employees you want on your team? It takes strategy. Group Benefits Can be Affordable. To plan an attractive group benefits package, you must evaluate...
Will My Income Affect My Medicare Premium?
Posted: March 21, 2023
Will My Income Affect My Medicare Premium?Medicare has an “income-related monthly adjustment.” What does that mean to you? If you are a higher income earner, you will pay more for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor and outpatient care, and a range of other services. Essentially, if you are a higher-income earner, you will be required to pay a larger percentage than others who are on Medicare. You could pay between...
