A Message From ARC’s Director of Employee Benefits: What to Expect Around the 2024 January Renewal Cycle
While we’re doing all that we can to ensure this renewal season runs as smoothly as possible, we wanted to make you aware of the season we’re walking in now. Here are some things you need to know to ensure your enrollment goes smoothly this year.
Why Reviewing Your Monthly Invoice is Important for Your Business and Your Employees
If you have made changes to your policy (adds, terminations, other changes), it’s important to review your invoice to ensure those changes are reflected.
Here is What You Need to Know About 2024 Open Enrollment and Annual Enrollment
With Open Enrollment on the horizon, now is a good time to review your current health insurance plan and make any changes needed. Here are some reminders and tips to help make your enrollment season smooth and constructive.
The Importance of Engagement and Advocacy in Customer Service
At ARC Benefit Solutions, we believe that prime customer service is dependent on our engagement with our clients and our role as advocates.
Compliance Corner: Is Your Plan Subject to COBRA Continuation of Coverage?
COBRA applies to group health plans maintained by employers that had at least 20 employees on more than 50 percent of its typical business days in the previous calendar year.
Reminder for Employers: Medicare Part D Disclosures Due by March 1 for Calendar Year Plans
Group health plan sponsors are required to complete an online disclosure form with CMS on an annual basis and at other select times, indicating whether the plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable or non-creditable.
5 Strategies for Reducing Employee Benefits Costs in 2023
Employers have a variety of ways in which they can help contain health care expenses. Choosing the right method will depend on unique employee populations and budgets.
The Inflation Reduction Act and What it Means for America’s Medicare Population
The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the latest in spending bills that at least partially targets help for Medicare eligible and beneficiaries.
Compliance Corner: Remind Your Employees About Medicare Part D Creditability!
The federal government requires that employers notify plan participants who may be making decisions about Medicare coverage of their plan’s status so they can make an informed decision. The deadline is October 14, 2022.
Contribution Requirements for Small Group Employers
Many small business owners offer health insurance to attract and retain good workers. However, these owners do have to meet specific requirements.