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Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy. Like inheritances, life insurance is generally not subject to income tax. Tax Refund Adjustments - Sometimes people miss a tax credit, deduction, or adjustment and need to file an amended tax return.

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What is a POP (Premium Only Plan)?

Higginbotham

Examples of qualified benefits include group health insurance , adoption assistance, voluntary group insurance such as dental or vision , dependent care assistance, group term life insurance or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Larger payroll deductions can result in even bigger tax savings.

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What is ancillary health insurance?

Higginbotham

Through payroll deduction, employees pay the premium balance left over after the employer contribution. For life insurance claims, the claim would go directly to the policy’s beneficiary. Dental insurance is a common type of ancillary benefit. Vision Insurance. Group Life Insurance.

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Open enrollment checklist for employers

Business Management Daily

The survey results will help you prioritize the benefit changes or expansions that would be most impactful for your current employees so that you can utilize your benefits budget effectively. HSA funds can be used for prescription drugs, deductibles, copayments, and other covered health costs. They also cover dental care expenses.

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Employment Benefits in Sweden

Global People Strategist

A Swedish employee can earn their annual leave during their qualifying year and utilize the paid leave in the subsequent (vacation) year. However, the employer can make a 20 percent deduction from the employee’s benefits during the week in which the employee has called in sick. b) Parental Leave. Final Word.

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Employee Benefit: A Strategic Investment for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Empuls

This is especially true when you factor in the seemingly endless list of expenses: groceries, rent/mortgage, utilities, health insurance, car payments. Options for deductibles, copays, and specialist coverage all play a role in employee satisfaction.  But sometimes, it feels like it goes a whole lot faster than it comes!

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New Illinois Legislation Mandating Temporary Workers' Rights and Safety

Assurance Agency

The Bill amends the original language in the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act enacted in 2000 that provides basic protections for low-wage temporary workers, such as entitling workers to detailed payment statements and notice of any deductions or other changes to their pay rate.