Griffin Benefits

APRIL 10, 2023

When a plan participant or beneficiary has Medicare and other health insurance, such as employer group health plan insurance, retiree coverage, or Medicaid, there can often be confusion as to which insurance pays first on claims. HOW DOES MEDICARE WORK WITH OTHER INSURANCE? WHO PAYS FIRST?

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 25, 2023

Whatever your plans are, they probably don’t include an unexpected disability. It’s a real risk, and it’s why anyone who depends on a paycheck needs to understand the importance of disability insurance. Why is disability coverage important? However, keep in mind that disabilities may last for years.

Disability Insurance 52

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Some neurodiverse conditions can be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010, so employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments. Diagnosis support While not everyone will receive an official neurodiverse diagnosis , it does not mean that it is any less important to offer support.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

[This is the second part of a discussion on the Disability Insurance “trust gap”. It is based on notes and discussions points for sessions in a 4th year Disability Management course on Workplace Insurance and Benefits. Part 1 explored the reasons for the lack of trust in disability insurance.

Disability Insurance 52

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Higginbotham

MARCH 2, 2023

When employees become ill or injured, they may be unable to work, but they still need an income. Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are two different types of programs that can provide benefits. According to Investopedia, Texas is the only state that does not make workers’ comp mandatory.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 27, 2022

Whether it’s a doctor’s note for sick leave, health paperwork related to employee benefits , or verification of an employees covid-19 vaccination status, employers need to know how to properly store this personal data. Does HIPAA apply to employment records? What is HIPAA? This is actually not the case. Health plans.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Many students I encounter assume that workers’ compensation is simply another variant of traditional insurance. The Public Policy Objective Most developed economies have systems of social protection that offer cash benefits in case of work-related injuries. Legislation also determines how the workers’ compensation will be provided.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If you’re disabled and on benefits , you may be entitled to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). You might have heard of Employment and Support Allowance recently, but what does it mean? And how can you find out if you’re eligible for it? The amount of money you receive depends on the severity of the disability.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

APRIL 16, 2023

Informal discussions with executives and professional working in workers’ compensation, prevention, and personal injury insurance, reveal widespread if informal use of these tools along with anecdotal accounts of both positive and cautionary experiences. Learning to use them appropriately is an important real-world skill.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 16, 2020

With so many companies forced to lay off employees and so many employees without work, looking ahead to the post-pandemic world is filled with uncertainty. Regardless of whether or not your company is hiring right now, it's extremely important to understand how the recruiting landscape is actively reshaping due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hppy

JULY 26, 2021

They include flexible work arrangements, increased communication, a supportive work environment, and encouraging the employees to take out insurance. Flexible Work Arrangements. If an employee is struggling with a health condition, one of the best ways to support them is by offering flexible work arrangements.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Health insurance forms. Keep a sharp eye on what customarily does not get put in a general employee personnel file vs. what is prohibited by law from being there. Doctor’s notes.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

MARCH 4, 2021

Work-related injury not only physical and mental pain, but any resulting disability also raises immediate questions Injured workers and family members often turn to their human resource (HR) and disability management (DM) professionals to provide guidance on workers’ compensation issues. Canada, 2017].

Workers’ Compensation 52

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Achievers

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Federal and state mandated benefits include health insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and required leave time for caring for family and/or personal medical purposes. Health insurance, and family and medical leave, are not required for all businesses. What are benefits that are voluntary?

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 18, 2022

Health Insurance. Other Insurance (Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance, etc.). So how does Company B stack up? There’s a 401(k) plan, but the employer does not match employee contributions. Commissions. Retirement Plans.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 25, 2022

Workers’ compensation provides coverage for these costs, but how does workers’ compensation work? Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance coverage that employers can purchase. Work Comp Claims. Worker injuries are typically managed through the work comp system. The answer largely depends on the state.

Workers’ Compensation 52

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Stratus.HR

JUNE 30, 2022

While this strikes a passion for people on both sides of the aisle, how might this affect your workplace, regardless of your stance? How the Overturn of Roe v Wade Affects Health Insurance. For employers, perhaps the biggest unknown right now is how health insurance will respond to varying abortion laws by state.

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HR Digest

MAY 22, 2021

Your compensation package plays a monumental role in where you end up working in the future. It encompasses everything of value, monetary and otherwise, that an employer provides in exchange for the work you do. Disability insurance. Life insurance. How to evaluate the total compensation plan?

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As a co-employer, the PEO you choose will ultimately take responsibility for payroll processing, providing workers’ compensation insurance coverage, providing an employee benefits package and a host of other sensitive human resources (HR) and administrative tasks. Documentation that they have positive working capital.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 5, 2021

At first, proving that workers became infected at work rather than at home or elsewhere was a big hurdle. The widow of a nurse working at a mental health facility filed a lawsuit alleging her spouse died. Raymond, she claimed, got COVID while working because the employer didn’t follow state pandemic rules. He informed HR.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

A few federal laws pertain to employee medical records, as does OSHA’s Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (Standard 1910.1020). They are the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

A few federal laws pertain to employee medical records, as does OSHA’s Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (Standard 1910.1020). They are the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Medical Family and Medical Leave Act Mining Healthcare 52

Business Management Daily

AUGUST 27, 2021

Q: “What recourse does an employer have against an employee if we are requiring them to complete an attestation form regarding the employee’s covid vaccination status? Can the employer terminate the employee or prevent them from reporting to work until the form has been completed? Let’s dive in and address this burning question.

Health Insurance 52

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Insperity

APRIL 23, 2019

Discussing mental health at work can be a sensitive topic. How should you handle a request for time off due to mental illness? Inquire about their situation and reassure them that you will work with them to meet their needs. This may help the diagnosing physician frame solutions that work for the employee’s specific occupation.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

MARCH 15, 2023

Environmental Scanning is a critical exercise for workers’ compensation and other personal injury insurers. Here is a thumbnail environmental scan to stimulate thinking about the emerging challenges for workers’ compensation (and personal injury insurers) from five perspectives. The changing nature of work itself.

Workers’ Compensation 52

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Medical Technology 52

Higginbotham

APRIL 24, 2023

To avoid costs related to lawsuits, you should also insure your horses. Having liability insurance for horses can protect you from financial losses. Four Potential Scenarios No matter how careful you are – and no matter how gentle your horse is – things can go wrong. She has trouble controlling the horse.

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Insperity

JULY 7, 2022

For all the speculation about what the future of work will be like, one could argue that “the future of work” is already here – it actually began in mid-March 2020 when workers around the world were sent home by their employers to slow the spread of COVID-19. How will leaders need to adapt in the post-pandemic workplace ?

PTO 105

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HR Professionals Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

A 2022 Harris poll found that 72% of employees said “they wish someone would tell them what the best health insurance for their unique situation is.” after work hours or on weekends). Using natural language patterns, employees can ask questions about their specific benefits as well as how to navigate the system.

Technology 52

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Workers' Compensation

AUGUST 3, 2022

East Bay’s principal testified that some workers said they worked for businesses aside from East Bay but admitted that he did not produce any evidence to support that claim. East Bay does not dictate who or how many laborers the workers must hire to complete the project. The Department informed East Bay that it owed $42,120.79

Workers’ Compensation 59

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Higginbotham

MARCH 17, 2023

Under Section 4980H(a), an ALE will be subject to a penalty if it does not offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to “substantially all” (generally, at least 95 percent) of its full-time employees (and dependents) and any one of its full-time employees receives a subsidy toward his or her Exchange plan. 31, 2023 On Feb. 31, 2023 On Feb.

Health Insurance 52

Health Insurance Flexible Spending Account Insurance Benefits Package 52

Insperity

OCTOBER 31, 2017

From employer-sponsored health insurance to retirement savings plans, an attractive benefits package can help you hire the best employees and ensure you retain them for many years to come. Detailed instructions on how and when to sign up, including online enrollment if available. How does a flexible spending account work?

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Business Management Daily

JULY 19, 2023

Work-life balance is a key concern for all employees in this day and age. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees the ability to take work leave for the birth, foster care placement, or adoption of a child and to bond with the child. That’s where the FMLA comes in. What is FMLA baby bonding leave?

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Insperity

APRIL 14, 2022

but only just over 6 million candidates looking for work. Start by looking at, and possibly refreshing, your company’s mission and vision – that is, what your organization does, why it exists and what it stands for. Your workplace culture is the shared understandings of your work environment and what bonds your team together.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

JANUARY 29, 2023

The five levers are: Risk-based segmentation Standardized plans Case management team structures Focus on prevention Leveraging behavioural economics The study focuses the work and structure of WCOs on return to work (RTW) and recovery. Workers are often back on the job before a claim is fully established.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Nowadays, smart companies also quickly address the issue of off-site work. Use words such as “remote,” “virtual,” “distributed” or “work at home” to convey when a job can be done from anywhere. Consider offering a range or rewording to seek applicants with a “solid work history” rather than a specific length of time logged.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As one of the most expensive aspects of running a small business, health insurance is top of mind for many employers. What is the best way to provide insurance? Should you provide insurance at all? Why Health Insurance For Small Businesses Matters. Health Insurance For Small Business Owners: 4 Options.

Health Insurance 52

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 30, 2021

If you’ve been putting off creating one for your small business, keep reading to learn about why you need a handbook and how to do so. Why does your small business need an employee handbook ? This is particularly helpful if your small business does not have a full-time onsite human resources representative to answer employee questions.

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