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Employer Sponsored Indemnity Plans

Employer Sponsored Indemnity Plans On March 28, 2024, the Departments of Health and Human Services HHS , Labor, and the Treasury collectively, the Departments released final rules governing employer-sponsored indemnity insurance. This type of medical coverage is designed to provide limited-scope benefits and is therefore exempt from certain legal requirements that otherwise apply to major medical plans. As such, indemnity insurance is strictly regulated to ensure that consumers and employees und...

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Kelly Benefits Advantage 4/11/2024 Comments(0)

Job Interview Questions and Other Interview Practices to Avoid

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC has strict laws in place to protect job candidates and employees from discrimination. You should avoid asking job interview questions about age, disability, genetic information, race or ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, having children, pregnancy, or planning to start a family. You can stay in the EEOC’s good graces by avoiding questions that can appear to be discriminatory R...

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Anne Shaw/Hartford 10/14/2020 Comments(0)

Changes to the PPP Program

Here is a short read for those that may have missed some of the updates to the PPP Program... https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1026#.Xt98Axzn4NA.linkedin...

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AIA 6/12/2020 Comments(0)

Calculating Taxes on Social Security Benefits

For single people, your Social Security benefits aren't taxed if your base income is less than $25,000. The threshold is $32,000 if you're married and filing a joint return. If your base income is between $25,000 and $34,000 for a single filer, or from $32,000 to $44,000 for a joint filer, then up to 50% of your Social Security benefits may be taxable. If your base income is more than $34,000 on a single return, or $44,000 on a joint return, up to 85% of your benefits may be taxable. The IRS has...

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Kiplinger 3/27/2020 Comments(0)

What to include in a Car Emergency

Stranded, cold and hungry along the highway is nowhere you’d want to be. A well-stocked emergency roadside kit could help you get back on the road quickly and safely. And if you’re stuck, at least you’ll be stuck with a snack and a warm blanket. Pre-assembled kits are available to purchase, but you might want to assemble your own or customize a purchased kit. Consider including: THE BASICS Cell phone and car charger, with a list of emergency numbers Fire extinguisher Two roadsi...

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Erie Insurance 2/20/2020 Comments(0)