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. …
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 …
SBAM's partner, Accident Fund Group, compiled a list of frequently asked questions for policyholders as it relates to COVID-19.
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 …
Going along with the most competitive products and prices we have seen in several years, yesterday afternoon, BCBSM announced a tremendous agent bonus program for new business with effective dates of July 1 through December …
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 […]
SBAM is pleased to announce an exclusive offer for your customers currently enrolled in our COBRA administration program!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
By Michael RamsbyPresident, GRA Benefits GroupMost of the HIPAA breaches you have heard of lately involved an unknown outside entity hacking into a company's network and accessing protected health information (PHI) and or personal financial …
By Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentThe best way to pass an audit is to avoid an investigation from the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in the first place - and the best way to do …