IRS Reporting Tip: Check the Right Boxes on Your Cover Sheet | Benefits Broker IL

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals are required to have health insurance while applicable large employers (ALEs) are required to offer health benefits to their full-time employees. In order for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify that (1) individuals have … Continued

Illinois Employment Law Update | Employee Benefits Chicago

www.thinkhr.com DOR Updates Income Withholding and Reporting Publications The Illinois Department of Revenue has released updated versions of two informational publications that provide guidance on personal income withholding tax payment and reporting requirements. Technical changes have been made to Publication 130, which covers: Who is an employer; Employer registration requirements; Who is an employee; When … Continued

Top Talent Prefers Being Recruited Via Their Mobile Device

If you haven’t noticed, newspapers are shrinking in size. Fewer people, especially the younger demographic of 18- to 40-year-olds, read them and this especially applies to when they’re searching for jobs.

Top Talent Prefers Being Recruited Via Their Mobile Device

If you haven’t noticed, newspapers are shrinking in size. Fewer people, especially the younger demographic of 18- to 40-year-olds, read them and this especially applies to when they’re searching for jobs.

2017 Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule and HIP FAQ | Health Insurance IL

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors The 2017 Benefit and Payment Parameters (BPP) rule, an annual rule that sets policies relating to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The 2017 rule contains numerous updates, including the annual … Continued

Top Talent Prefers Being Recruited Via Their Mobile Device | Chicago Benefits Broker

By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors If you haven’t noticed, newspapers are shrinking in size. Fewer people, especially the younger demographic of 18- to 40-year-olds, read them and this especially applies to when they’re searching for jobs. Employers who continue to use only the older methods of recruitment – classified ads … Continued

Don’t Bring Me Down!

Every workplace has its fair share of slackers and goof-offs, but it’s what an employer does with those employees that solidifies its corporate culture as one of high or low performance.

Don’t Bring Me Down!

Every workplace has its fair share of slackers and goof-offs, but it’s what an employer does with those employees that solidifies its corporate culture as one of high or low performance.

Case Study: Using Data to Identify Healthcare Savings for a Mid-size Manufacturer | Illinois Employee Health Insurance

Historically, companies have struggled with the best way to package and deliver benefits to attract talent and retain staff. Today, companies understand that they need to leverage a variety of solutions to provide meaningful healthcare coverage, promote wellbeing and mitigate cost. UBA Partners offer innovative product and service solutions to identify medical spend waste and … Continued

What happens to benefits eligibility during an unpaid leave of absence? | Illinois Employee Benefits

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors Question: If an employee of an applicable large employer takes an unpaid leave of absence (not Family and Medical Leave Act), what happens to their benefit eligibility during that time? Answer: The answer depends on whether the employer is using the measurement and lookback method … Continued

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