Altura Benefits periodically offers a variety of useful resources to keep you informed.
07/01/2021
Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance
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...
03/08/2021
Employers devote substantial resources to employee benefits. They are both expensive and labor intensive. So, if you’ve never offered benefits to your employees before, you may be wondering if it’s worth it. Going without employee benefits is certainly a simp...
02/16/2021
After successfully enrolling more than 100 consumers in qualified health plan coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Altura Benefits joins the ranks of the 2021 Marketplace Elite Circle of Champions as an Elite member. This achievement, from the Cente...
02/10/2021
Offering a strong benefits package can help your company attract and retain top talent. But what exactly counts as a strong benefits package these days? Although some of the most popular employee benefits remain the same, today’s employees have new expectations. H...
09/04/2020
The type of funding arrangement you choose for your company’s insurance plan will have an affect on your company’s bottom line. This responsibility might seem overwhelming, but with an adequate amount of research and expert guidance to help along the way, you ca...
09/02/2020
What is outsourcing benefits administration? Outsourcing benefits administration means hiring a team of people with a thorough understanding of your employee benefits packages. Ideally they should be able to explain your benefits program in an easily understood mann...
08/06/2020
Posted by: Altura Benefits in Insurance Tax
It can be tough to navigate the ever-growing labyrinth of compliance-related laws, policies, and guidelines. This is why we've streamlined the entire process. Our employee benefits compliance services and tools ensure your business operates in accordance with all fe...
07/23/2020
Do you offer your Utah employees group vision insurance? If not, consider adding it to your insurance offerings! Experienced, highly trained employees are at a premium these days, so courting them with superior benefits packages is a must if you hope to secure the best ...
07/13/2020
Altura works with all of the major Utah health insurance companies, along with an array of vision and dental providers as well. These insurance carriers offer some of the most affordable and comprehensive health coverage for your employees, based on your specific b...
07/06/2020
Did you know that, in specific circumstances, employees continue to receive group health insurance coverage after losing their jobs? The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act — COBRA, for short — is one of the most important pieces of health insurance l...