How to Be a Better Healthcare Consumer
How can you combat the rising costs of healthcare? Begin by becoming a more informed consumer. The actual cost of medical services and procedures is staggering. And it’s no [...]
Critical Illness Insurance: Preparing to Bridge the Gap
Critical Illness insurance was invented by physician Marius Barnard in South Africa in 1985 due to the personal financial ruin he observed in his patients with catastrophic health [...]
Wellness Matters – Easy Step Challenge [Timeline Checklist]
A wellness program should center on initiatives that are customized for your business and your employees’ needs. We’ve got a fun and easy step challenge initiative that’s great for New [...]
Free 2017 Wellness Calendar – Human Resources
Just a few days until the new year, and we have another gift for you! Download our free 2017 Wellness Calendar for electronic or printed use. Each month [...]
2016 Year-End Checklist for Human Resources Pros
You’re gearing up to close your office for the holidays, the office party is scheduled, you’ve got gifts for your teammates, and you’ve set up your out-of-office reply. [...]
Benefit Trends Your Business Should Address for 2017 [Infographic]
2017 is expected to bring change to employee benefits, especially in the health insurance industry. The new president along with rising costs, questions about labor regulations, growth [...]
You Can Be a Health Care Know-it-All: Glossary For Individuals
Benefits terminology, especially when it comes to health care, can be overwhelming and confusing. Plan documentation and federal SBCs (Don’t worry, you can find the SBC definition below) [...]
Use it or Lose it! How to Spend Your Remaining FSA Money
Do you have FSA funds left in your flexible spending account? If your FSA arrangement does not include roll-over or a grace period, you might lose that money at [...]
Austin Seminar 2016 Review – Part 2
Austin Benefits Group CEO, Dean Austin, led the second half of our seminar with the 2017 Healthcare Pulse. He reviewed the history of the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA), discussed [...]
Austin Seminar 2016 Review – Part 1
On October 27th, 2016 we hosted our annual seminar at Orchard Lake Country Club. We were very excited to present our first guest speaker, attorney Michael A. Alaimo from [...]