It’s Time to Double Check Your Healthcare Subsidy Calculations

Posted By bahim on May 25, 2023

Like millions of Californians, you might be glad that you receive a subsidy that helps you to afford healthcare plan premiums. But there’s one very important reason that we should all check and double check our calculations: If your subsidy is calculated incorrectly, you could end up owing money back to the government later. That’s an unpleasant surprise no one wants to face! And it happens more often than you might think.  How...

Creating a Great Benefits Package for Your Remote Workers

Posted By bahim on May 18, 2023

So far, this decade has ushered in numerous changes to the ways we live and work. One of those is remote work, with 26 percent of the workforce now working away from the office. But location doesn’t impact worker benefits; your employees still need things like health insurance and a retirement plan. But because managing everything can feel challenging when workers are spread apart geographically, you might need to update your methods....

Life Transitions Mean Healthcare Changes

Posted By bahim on Apr 11, 2023

Your healthcare plan is meant to protect your life. So, it makes sense that when your life changes, so should your insurance plan. In particular, two major transitions will mean that you need to step outside your usual comfort zone and learn about new types of healthcare plans, so that you can select one that best suits your needs.  The first transition occurs in young adulthood. Thanks to Affordable Care Act provisions, young...

Can’t Get a Doctor Appointment? Try Virtual Care!

Posted By bahim on Apr 11, 2023

When you’re feeling under the weather, scheduling hassles are the last thing you want. But that’s what often happens, especially during busy cold and flu seasons. If you’re having trouble getting into a doctor’s office at their available times, try your healthcare provider’s virtual care benefit. It’s easier than you probably think!  The primary benefit of virtual care is that you don’t even have to leave your home or office....

Health Savings Accounts Benefit Both Employees and Employers

Posted By bahim on Mar 9, 2023

As an employer, you might often think of things like healthcare plans and retirement accounts as “benefits” that you offer to employees. And yes, those things do quite literally benefit them. But you might be surprised to learn that a comprehensive benefits package also works in your favor, in a number of ways. This is particularly true with regard to health savings accounts. A health savings account can be established when you...