When my kids were babies, I never left the house without a diaper bag that held all the essentials to care for an infant. Mainly, the bag contained spare clothing, but also, especially for older babies and toddlers, it included… 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 month saw an increase in food and services available to Redding’s needy from the People of Progress, one long-time Redding non-profit organization. From her tiny office on downtown Center Street, Melinda Brown, the executive director of People of Progress,… 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
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
So much has happened since I last reported my health-and-fitness update. First, I survived and actually enjoyed my first tiny acting gig at Riverfront Playhouse. It was fun, and it definitely inspired me to try acting again one day. My… 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
Most of us are beginning to prepare to file federal income tax returns for 2015. Fortunately, El Nino has provided us some rainy days to stay inside and work on this task. It’s so much fun to try to track… Continue Reading
The first big change is long term but the way time is flying by, it will be here before you know it! It is part of a law called the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) that… Continue Reading
Wednesday, January 27 Don Roloby at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Johnson Blythe plus Harmonica Steve & Friends perform at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739. Open mic at… Continue Reading
Recent Comments