It’s never too early to start planning. Now is the time for mid-size employers (50-500 employees), to start planning for 2017. Following are a few items to consider. 1) Determine if the group is subject to the “shared responsibility” provision… Continue Reading
Groups of 50-500 employees often overlook the possibilities of “Level Funding” concepts, which is a hybrid of partial self-funding. In the past, partial self-funding was only appropriate for larger groups. But with the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA… Continue Reading
This is the time when groups of 50-100 employees are facing real challenges as they face benefit compliance issues and deadlines. As part of the ACA (Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare) groups of under 100 employees are now in the… Continue Reading
When did we cease to be human? At what point in party division did “us” versus “them” become every man for himself? I am frustrated, overwhelmed and rapidly becoming cynical at the thought of being able to make difference at… Continue Reading
In spring of this year the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans surveyed employers about the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). Respondents included a wide range of employers, from under 50 to 10,000 employees. Interestingly, when asked if they would… Continue Reading
Is California’s importance in the national primary election process minuscule in relation to our population and international economic position? Would you like to reduce big money in the election process? And does the whole thing go on for just too… Continue Reading
The chickens may be coming home to roost! One issue that I have discussed with individuals and small businesses since the implementation of the ACA is the reality that many individuals simply do not understand that they are not eligible… Continue Reading
I’ve been hearing a lot of Merle Haggard on the jukebox lately. “Swingin’ Doors,” “Mama Tried” and especially “Fightin’ Side of Me.” Merle, world-famous country western musician and longtime Shasta County resident, passed away in Palo Cedro earlier this month,… Continue Reading
My approach to this ‘system’ or mindset or lifestyle comes from quite a few more years and quite a few more trials and errors (emphasis on the errors part) than Doni has had the pleasure of experiencing. So it can be said that I followed her journey with a jaundiced eye and a great deal of skepticism. Continue Reading
This column will be on hiatus until June 8, 2016. Wednesday, April 13 Mumblefinger appears at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Lisha Kim and Joe Walker appear at The Savory Spoon in… Continue Reading
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