Blog Archive
2016
Employee Benefits Strategy: Sleep Better and Take Control of Your Health Insurance Costs | NARFA
As health insurance deductibles rise, employers are offering workers special policies to help cover out-of-pocket costs. For many workers, paying for health care has [...]
Legislative Update: Congress Eliminates IRS Penalty on Employer Reimbursements for Health Insurance | NARFA
You’re safe. For now. From this particular piece of legislation. 2017 is rapidly coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more [...]
December is Quit Smoking Month | NARFA
When it comes to smoking, be a quitter Quitting smoking is the most important thing smokers can do to live a longer, healthier life. [...]
Security Alert: Email Targets Employees of HIPAA Covered Entities & Their Business Associates | NARFA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has become aware of a phishing email that is being circulated on mock HHS Departmental [...]
Workers Compensation and Opioid Abuse: A $1.5 Billion Issue | NARFA
Some of the most innovative approaches for fighting painkiller addiction among employees come from an unlikely source: the workers-compensation industry. Workplace injury is one [...]
4 Ways to Help Your Employee Benefits Strategy | NARFA
As premium costs increase, many small business owners are looking for ways to save money on their health insurance. Large companies often benefit from [...]
Four Things To Know About Opioid Abuse | NARFA
Seventy-eight Americans die every day due to opioid overdoses – more daily fatalities than car accidents. In 2014, the United States hit a record [...]
Legislative Update: IRS Releases 2016 Updated Forms 1094 and 1095 ACA Reporting
In 2015, new Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) employer reporting requirements relating to the PPACA went into effect. The IRS recently released updated and modified [...]
Five Current Topics You Need To Know About Wage and Safety Laws for Workers | NARFA Blog
In the news recently, stories of exploitation of immigrant workers in the construction business generated widespread reaction from readers who are very interested [...]
Remembering a Legend and His Ties to the Automotive Industry | NARFA Blog
The world of athletics has lost an important icon: Arnold Palmer, one of golf’s greatest players, passed away on Sunday, September 25, at the [...]
Small Businesses Continuing to Struggle with the Cost of Health Insurance | NARFA Blog
The most severe problem facing small business right now is the cost of health insurance, according to a new release of the NFIB Research [...]
Employer–Sponsored Health Insurance Is Not Going Anywhere For Awhile | NARFA Blog
Some small companies that dropped group health insurance for their employees are reversing course, driven by a tightening labor market and rising costs and [...]
ACA Update: Top 4 Changes to “Pay or Play” for 2016 Filings | NARFA Blog
This year, more pieces of the Affordable Care Act came into play, and here are several things you need to know as you are closing [...]
Should You Consider Captive Insurance For Your Employee Benefits? | NARFA
We know one thing is certain in healthcare these days: rising costs. Businesses of all sizes are left with sticker shock as they see [...]
3 Issues Affecting 2017 Small Business Health Insurance | NARFA
Health insurance continues to consume a large portion of a business' money and often payroll is the only expense that tops it. According to the [...]
Large OSHA Penalty Increases Take Effect | NARFA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is increasing its maximum penalties for workplace safety violations by over 78%. Type of Violation Current Maximum Penalty New [...]
Do You Have The Right Administrative Support For Your Business? | NARFA
For small to medium-sized businesses, day-to-day operations can become cumbersome and distract focus from critical business functions and company growth. Managing human resources issues, [...]
6 Red-Hot Topics Employers Must Consider For the 2017 Employee Benefit Year | NARFA
Each year, health care costs continue to rise, leaving employers scratching their heads wondering how to put in place the right employee benefits strategy [...]
Automotive Dealers Facing Cybersecurity Threats From Hackers
Over the past several months, we have watched as many businesses and their data has been compromised due to lack of cybersecurity infrastructure and [...]
Health Insurance Sticker Shock: What Are You Doing About It? | NARFA
The 2017 benefit year is one that is going to be more challenging than ever. While insurers have through August to file their 2017 [...]
What You Need To Know About The New Overtime Pay Rule | NARFA
The Obama administration on Wednesday, May 18th announced the final details of new labor rules to increase the salary cutoff for overtime pay. Although [...]
Employee Wellness Programs: Making Sure the Employee is the Focus | NARFA
Employee wellness and wellness programs have become a huge topic when discussing employee benefit plans, as overall wellness plays a huge role in many [...]
OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Looming As White House Approves
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is moving forward with a new regulatory rule that would expand electronic recordkeeping requirements for workplace injuries [...]
Do You and Your Employees Understand Your Health Insurance Benefits? | NARFA
One major challenge facing employers and other health plan sponsors is helping consumers to understand their health insurance, and other employee benefits. In the [...]