The Truth about Preexisting Conditions
There is a lot of talk about medical “preexisting conditions” in politics these days. But what is the truth about how preexisting conditions are treated under current law?...
Author: ABS of VA
Voluntary Benefits Have Become Essential
Employees are demanding voluntary benefits more than ever before. Employers are finding that voluntary benefits, (Also known as Worksite Benefits or Enhanced Benefits)...
Top reasons health care costs are nontransparent
Top reasons health care costs are nontransparent By Gregg Kennerly May 28, 2019 Have you ever tried to find out what the cost of a medical procedure will be in advance;...
Top 5 Reasons to Love Health Savings Accounts
Although Virginia employees haven’t adopted HSA plans as quickly as some other areas of the country, these plans are gaining market share as healthcare costs continue to...
Small Businesses & Self-Funding Medical Benefits
ACA “Pooled” Rates vs. Self-Funded Strategies There is a lot of talk about self-funded or level-level funded medical plans as a way for companies to save money...
Employers and Ex-Military Employees Benefits
The Hampton Roads Metropolitan area probably has the highest percentage of ex-military employees in the nation. Ex-military employees typically do not elect to enroll...
5 Must-Do’s for Employee Orientation
Employee orientation is an important piece of HR and employee management. A formal orientation is essential to setting a new hire up for success and helping your company...
DOL Adopts New Test for FLSA Applicability to Interns
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the primary beneficiary test for determining whether interns of for-profit employers count as employees under the federal...
What Employers Need to Know About ACA Reporting in 2018
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding healthcare these days. A lot is changing, and it’s important to not fall behind on reporting. Under the Affordable Care Act, applicable...
Post OSHA Form 300A Starting Feb. 1
Employers subject to the recordkeeping requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) are reminded to post their 2017 OSHA Form 300A, Summary...