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What Is an Employee Benefits Consultant and What Do They Do?

Fringe Benefit Analysts

These independent contractors advise employers and other sponsors of insurance plans, so they can research and choose the best plans for both the company and its employees. This usually includes presenting all suitable vendors and the benefits they offer, as well as the varying costs, to the employer.

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How Health Care Reform Helps People and Small Businesses Pay for Coverage

Insperity

Buying health insurance can be a costly endeavor. Most Americans must have health insurance or face a tax penalty. Purchase coverage through a state or federal health insurance marketplace. A silver plan covers, on average, 70 percent of the cost of essential health benefits provided under the plan.). Copayments.

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Understanding the cost of employee benefits & what it means for your company

Genesis HR Solutions

In this article, we’ll look at: The benefits most businesses offer. How much of an employee’s salary is made up of benefits. Common Employee Benefits. Insurance types: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans. How the benefits expenses are shared (or not) is determined by the employer.