Managing employee benefits is one of HR professionals’ most complex and time-consuming responsibilities. Between ensuring compliance, handling enrollments, and keeping employees informed, the process can quickly become overwhelming—especially for small to mid-sized businesses without dedicated benefits teams. That’s where employee benefits administration software comes in.
Second Verse, Same as the First:...
By Karen Davenport, Stacey Pogue, and Sabrina Corlette With the passage of H.R.1, the House of Representatives’ version of the budget reconciliation bill that will advance President Trump’s domestic policy agenda—specifically, extending tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations while … Read More
Changing Insurance Companies: What’s the Process...
If you’re a business owner in Arizona, you may be considering a change to your company’s health insurance provider. Whether you’re looking for better coverage, lower premiums, or improved service, switching insurance carriers can be a smart move. It’s also … Read More
Should You Outsource Benefit Administration?
Managing employee benefits is one of HR professionals’ most complex and time-consuming responsibilities. Benefits administration requires significant time, expertise, and resources, from ensuring compliance with ever-changing regulations to handling administrative tasks like claims processing and employee enrollment.
Best Health Insurance in Texas
Table of Contents Introduction: Finding the Best Healthcare in Texas Why Choosing the Right Health Insurance is Crucial Understanding Your Personal Healthcare Needs Common Questions Texans Have About Health Insurance Top Health Insurance Providers in Texas Blue Cross Blue Shield … Read More
Early 2026 Rate Filings Show Marketplace...
By Stacey Pogue, Billy Dering, JoAnn Volk, and Kevin Lucia It’s the beginning of rate review season for state insurance departments. Although most proposed premium rates for 2026 coverage will not be public until the end of July, some state … Read More
How Competitive Employee Benefits Packages Can...
At JC Lewis Insurance Services, we’ve seen firsthand how businesses across Arizona are rethinking their employee benefits strategy. With today’s competitive job market, salary alone often isn’t enough to attract—and keep—the right people. That’s where a competitive employee benefits package … Read More
APTC Reconciliation and Form 8962
Most people who enroll in an exchange/Marketplace health plan are eligible for an advance premium tax credit (APTC). But it’s important to understand how this is reconciled with the IRS after the year is over. Most tax credits are simply … Read More
The Impact of Substance Use Disorder...
A closer look at how Substance Use Disorder impacts your employees’ health and productivity, and how Independnce Blue Cross is your committed partner.
Too Sick To Work, Some Americans...
Stephanie Ivory counts on Medicaid to get treated for gastrointestinal conditions and a bulging disc that makes standing or sitting for long periods painful. Her disabilities keep her from working, she said. Ivory, 58, of Columbus, Ohio, believes she would … Read More