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04/14/2022
Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance
A solid employee benefits plan can give your company an edge. An employee benefits broker can help you develop an attractive employee benefits program without straining your company’s resources. Here’s a look at the important role of an employee benefits broker....
03/08/2022
What’s the average cost of employee benefits? Which types of plans are offered? What is the average employer contribution? The 2021 Employer Health Benefits Survey from KKF offers a snapshot of the current employee health benefit costs and offerings. Here are some...
02/06/2022
Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance Money
Employers are rethinking their benefits packages. They need to if they want to stay competitive in the tight labor market. Skilled workers have the upper hand right now, and they’re not satisfied with the benefits packages that employers are offering. It’s time ...
01/11/2022
There’s a lot happening in employee benefits. As we head into 2022, here’s a look at some notable developments – from COBRA and FMLA laws to vaccine mandates, The Great Resignation and the evolving employment practices climate. Find out how these changes will ...
12/10/2021
The year is drawing to an end, and that means it’s time to secure health insurance for yourself and your family. Due to recent changes and new subsidies, your Utah health insurance may be more affordable than ever. If you haven’t compared your personal health in...
11/15/2021
Posted by: Altura Benefits in Money
Employee compensation can come in many forms. One of these forms is indirect compensation. Indirect compensation is an important part of the total compensation package, and it includes many components that employees and job seekers value greatly. Here’s a look at ...
10/05/2021
Workers keep quitting. If you want to keep your workers, it’s time to take a serious look at your benefits package. You might need to up your game. The Great Resignation The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that 4.0 million workers quit in July, while the num...
09/07/2021
Employers are under growing pressure to offer quality health insurance benefits. A quality health insurance broker can help, but not all brokers are the same. Employers Can’t Afford NOT to Offer High Quality Benefits Health insurance is a major cost for empl...
08/13/2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided new and temporary COBRA premium assistance for Assistance Eligible Individuals. This premium assistance went into effect on April 1, 2021. It is set to expire on September 30, 2021. With this program coming to an end soon...
07/01/2021
Last year’s open enrollment came during the middle of the pandemic, when many companies were still adjusting to remote work arrangements. This year’s open enrollment might be just as challenging. The pandemic is still ongoing, and many people are still workin...
05/07/2021
For any small business, the decision to take on employees is a big move. Employers must navigate employment laws, including wage and hour requirements and anti-discrimination legislation. Employers must also consider their employee benefits package. Here’s a look ...
04/06/2021
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law on March 11, 2021. While many people have focused on the $1,400 stimulus payments, the coronavirus relief bill includes many other provisions. Many of these provisions will have a significant and direct im...