Archive of Benefits
-
TriNet’s Tip Tuesday
Posted on April 24, 2012 by Greg Owens in Benefits, Tip Tuesday
Tip Tuesday! What is the difference between HMO and PPO benefit plans? Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Set co-pay for most services Many services covered 100%, so very little co-insurance cost BUT All care filters through the designated Primary Care Physician (PCP) No coverage for out-of-network providers Preferred Provider...
Continue reading this entry → -
The Rise of High Deductible Health Plans
Posted on February 10, 2012 by Cbauer in Benefits, Human Capital Management
As Benjamin Franklin once said, there are two guarantees in life: death and taxes. If he were around today, he might add a third guarantee: your health insurance premiums will increase every year. With these rising at a tremendous rate...
Continue reading this entry → -
Helping a Non-Profit to Grow Amid Downturn
Posted on September 8, 2010 by author in HR Outsourcing
Speak to the head of a non-profit and you may be surprised to learn how much it matters to them to grow their organization even in a downturn. No one wants to downsize their business plans, even if they’re not...
Continue reading this entry → -
How Health Care Reform Will Impact Small Business
Posted on July 1, 2010 by author in Benefits
Ninety days after passage of the historic Affordable Care Act, the U.S. government continues its quest to persuade the American public, including small and midsize businesses, that the legislation will improve health care. For instance, Healthreform.gov features an
Continue reading this entry → -
Tax Credits Offset by Health Insurance Rate Hikes
Posted on June 16, 2010 by author in Benefits
Tax credits intended to help small business owners provide employees with health care coverage become available this month. But few employers will celebrate. Certain health insurance companies are rushing to raise rates by as much as 75 percent, according to a...
Continue reading this entry →

