Options Beyond Your Current Medical Plan
In light of ACA regulations, more companies and their HR departments are considering an alternative to the routine medical plans previously offered. Adopting a...
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Managing Pharmacy Costs to Create Savings
As healthcare costs continue to rise, one of the main drivers remains constant across markets: the cost of prescription drugs.
Voluntary Benefits: A Growing Interest Among Employees
Substantial increases in healthcare costs in the past decade have forced employers to make critical decisions about the benefit packages
Implementing an HSA Plan for a Nonprofit Client
Working adults in the United States have witnessed the dramatic increase in healthcare costs over the last 10 to 20 years.
Diverging from Professional Employer Organizations
Managing human resources, payroll and benefits for a rapidly growing company can be overwhelming.
ACA Individual Mandate Set to Expire at the End of 2018
Starting January 1st, 2019, people will no longer be penalized by the IRS on their annual taxes for not holding health insurance.
Revisiting a PBM Contract for a Municipality
As pharmaceutical companies conduct new research in the development of prescription drugs, the demand for certain drugs amongst the insured
Department of Labor Increases Employer Penalties for 2019
The Department of Labor has increased the 2019 penalty amounts for failing to provide required documentation of employer-sponsored benefit plans.
Health Savings Accounts Fueling Retirement (Part I)
HSAs are beneficial for their triple-tax advantages, transferability, and nearly-timeless lifespan.
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Revising Administrative Processes for a Large Multi-State Client
Companies and organizations spread across multiple states and jurisdictions frequently face an increased number of rules and regulations when compared
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Health Savings Accounts Fueling Retirement Part II: Using Your HSA
Whether you’re a saver, spender, or investor, there is an HSA contribution strategy that fits your needs.
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Health Savings Accounts Fueling Retirement Part III: Long-Term Focus
HSAs have become an important part of the healthcare and retirement picture for millions of Americans as employees and employers continue to realize their...
When and How You Can Enroll in Medicare
The staggering number of people entering Medicare each day (10,000+) has us eager to share some detailed information that could
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ACA Reporting and Handling Compliance Changes
Summit recently began working with a multi-site automotive retailer in the Midwest who needed assistance in the ACA reporting of all full-time employees at...
Quick Money Saving Tips when Using your Health Insurance
Preventive Care Getting your preventive check-ups (physicals, Well Woman Exams, PSA tests, Mammograms, dental exams, and eye exams) are crucial
Employee Advocacy in Group Healthcare Plans
Todd Rolland and Kyle Minick were recent guests on the radio show “In the Know” on KEXB 620 AM, Dallas-Fort
10 Important Types of Questions to ask your Doctor
Much of wasteful healthcare spending in the United States can be attributed to people failing to understand their insurance coverage,
Escalating Pharmacy Costs and Carving out the Pharmacy Benefit Program
This case represents how a deeper pharmacy analysis and considering carving out the pharmacy benefit to an alternate provider can produce significant savings and...
What Job Benefits are Millennials Looking for?
Listen to Kyle Minick, Employee Benefits, discuss “What job benefits are millennials looking for?” from 1080 KRLD Dallas radio show.
Preventive Care and Your Health Care Costs
If you’re not going to your annual health checkup or physical, you may be missing out on potential health care
Benefit Manager Checklist
Between busy seasons and the never-ending to-do lists, it is easy to miss simple steps that can quickly become costly
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WEBINAR From Uncertainty to Insight: COVID-19 Employer Implications On Health & Retirement Thursday, April 2
Todd Rolland and Brandon Long are not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
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WEBINAR From Uncertainty to Insight: COVID-19 Employer Implications On Health & Retirement (Part Two) Thursday, April 9
Todd Rolland and Kirk Turner are not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
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WEBINAR From Uncertainty to Insight: SBA Disaster Loan Program & PPP (Part 3) Thursday, April 16
Todd Rolland and Sean Kouplen is not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
Workers Unprepared for Working from Home Raise Worker’s Comp Issues
A special study conducted by Global Workplace analytics found that there has been a major and steady upward trend in
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WEBINAR From Uncertainty to Insight: Tax Implications (Part 4)
Todd Rolland and Angie Tye are not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
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WEBINAR: From Uncertainty to Insight: Return to Work (Part 5)
Gracen Johnsen is not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
WEBINAR: From Uncertainty to Insight: A Regional View from TX, OK Business Leaders (Part 6)
Chad Warmington and Jeff Moseley are not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
Update: The State of Insure Oklahoma and Medicare Expansion
Todd Rolland is not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
5 Ways Total Rewards Can Help Recruit Top Talent
A good total rewards program helps you attract and retain the best possible talent for your organization. Add a great
How to Maximize Employee Engagement Within Your Benefits Package
Employers spend countless hours and resources building the best employee benefits offering for their population, yet many times, this goes
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Webinar: Anticipating the Unexpected
Karen Drancik is not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
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Webinar: FMLA: How Can I Support My Organization?
Richard Hardin, Gracen Johnsen & Todd Rolland are not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
Webinar: Pandemics, Politics & Presidential Election: Investing in 2020
Gene Goldman is not affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC.
Virtually Seamless Open Enrollment
Just as the COVID-19 pandemic may be changing what benefits employees need, the traditional open enrollment process is also evolving