Update Sept. 19th:  Senators Graham, Cassidy and others held a press conference today, noting that this bill is the Republicans’ …

Recent Congressional Action on Health Care Reform

Employers who offer financial incentives to employees and spouses for participating in wellness programs such as Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) …

Wellness Program Incentives OK for Now, but Uncertain Future: AARP v EEOC Case

By Marilyn Monahan, J.D. (marilyn@monahanlawoffice.com ) If you are covered by a small group health plan, new regulations taking effect …

New Premium Rating Rules for Kids in Small Employer Plans

  WHO Employers who sponsor group health plans that offer prescription drug coverage (All plans:   large and small; insured …

Plan Sponsors must send Medicare D Notices by October 14

I know your pain. I've seen it before. Escalating treatment costs, bureaucratic red tape, dishonest (or simply unmotivated) employees - …

9 (Painless!) Steps You Can Take to Reduce Workers Compensation Costs

Authored by industry experts: Joel Berrian, CPCU, ARM, AIC Jberrian@big-ins.com Joe Bermudez, Esq Jbermudez@big-ins.com The costs, stress and disruption caused …

Chipotle and Criminal Strict Liability: Why an Accidental Outbreak can be Criminally Prosecuted

Authored by industry experts: Joel Berrian, CPCU, ARM, AIC Jberrian@big-ins.com Joe Bermudez, Esq Jbermudez@big-ins.com In a little over two months, …

The FSMA Bell Tolls for Small Businesses

When evaluating whether your injury and illness prevention program (IIPP) is in compliance and if any revisions are needed, why not go straight to the source of where employers have issues.

IIPP Evaluation - Are You Doing Everything You Can?