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April 8, 2021
March 22, 2021
Agents: COBRA and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
COBRA and the ARPA – What Your Customer Needs To Know If They Have 20 or More Employees Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the latest COVID-19 stimulus effort. Several of the ARPA provisions impact employer group health […]
March 5, 2021
COBRA Extension Update
Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice President Update: On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). It contains many HR and benefit-related items. Read more in […]
May 1, 2020
Employee Benefits Timeframe Extensions Affect COBRA
Earlier this week, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Treasury, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued new rules imposing mandatory timeframe extensions for several employee benefits compliance requirements. Eight in total. …
March 23, 2020
Dearborn Group COVID-19 Updates
Because the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is ever-changing, Dearborn Group wanted to provide an update on the steps they are taking to continue to service their invaluable SBAM members. Below are links to marketing materials and FAQs that outlines …
March 20, 2020
Accident Fund Group COVID-19 FAQs
SBAM's partner, Accident Fund Group, compiled a list of frequently asked questions for policyholders as it relates to COVID-19.
July 14, 2017
The Art of Compromise
In 1987, the book The Art of the Deal was released outlining now President Donald Trump’s formula for business success. The book took roughly two years to write, edit and release and sold in the …
May 31, 2017
Facebook Live Interview: Attract top talent with a robust benefit package
SBAM Vice President Communications Michael Rogers interviews SBAM thought leaders and resource experts in our Facebook Live videos. This week, Mike interviewed Dearborn National’s Daryl Oliver. Daryl provides valuable […]
May 31, 2017
Free COBRA Administration for Current Customers
SBAM is pleased to announce an exclusive offer for your customers currently enrolled in our COBRA administration program!
January 6, 2016
Is Zenefits Coming After Your Customers?
Is Zenefits coming for your clients? I ask this question, because that is what it looks like to me. If you have not seen their website page at www.zenefits.com/broker/mi/ – Some of the Brokers that Zenefits Competes With …
January 6, 2016
IRS extends filing deadline for ACA reporting & Benepay can help
In what has seemingly become the new normal for the IRS when working with the Affordable Care Act, another deadline has been extended. This time, on December 28, 2015, the IRS extended the deadline for ACA …
November 19, 2015
Don’t Let Your Customer Invite The IRS Into Their Business
With the holidays approaching, chances are that you will have many guests visiting your business or home. Some may even be uninvited guests. While there may be little you can do to keep weird Aunt Martha or …
September 11, 2015
Exciting FSA, HRA & HSA Upgrade News… and More!
Kushner & Company has made substantial investments in their infrastructure allowing your customers and their participating employees unprecedented access to their organization's FSA, HRA and/or HSA. Beginning January, 2016 participants will be able to utilize …
August 10, 2015
4 HIPAA Documents to Insure Your Agency Against a Breach.
Provided by Michael Ramsby, GRA BenefitsHaving everything documented is maybe one of the most challenging aspects of HIPAA. However, it also is a great way to insure your agency against a breach. Companies we speak with …
July 13, 2015
The Cadillac Tax: What It Is and Why You Should Care
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentAt its core, the Cadillac Tax is another gem of the Affordable Care Act that goes into effect in 2018. With the Cadillac Tax, employers will pay an excise tax …
July 11, 2015
The Cadillac Tax: What it is and why you should care
By Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice PresidentAt its core, the Cadillac Tax is another gem of the Affordable Care Act that goes into effect in 2018. With the Cadillac Tax, employers will pay an excise …
June 25, 2015
ACA Upheld by 6-3 vote of SCOTUS – What Happens Next?
By Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice PresidentEarlier today the Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision upheld the Affordable Care Act’s ability to provide tax subsidies in states with a Federal Exchange. So, what is next? …
June 11, 2015
Employer Reporting Requirements of the Affordable Care Act
Beginning in early 2016, employer reporting provisions of the Affordable Care Act kick in. If you are not working with your clients now to make certain they are up to speed and compiling the data …
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