Negotiating over COBRA Coverage – Use EXTREME CAUTION! | IL Benefits Broker

By Elizabeth Kay, Compliance & Retention Analyst AEIS Advisors A UBA Partner Firm Have you ever overheard the new employee in the break room, bragging about how good their health insurance was with their previous employer, and how much less expensive it was than the coverage they are currently being offered? You may think ”If … Continued

Cadillac Tax – Should employers be making changes now? | IL Employee Benefits

By Elizabeth Kay, Compliance & Retention Analyst AEIS Advisors A UBA Partner Firm The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought about many changes in employee benefits. Plans have been eliminated, benefits added, rules changed, and rules have been delayed. The ACA has always been a heavily debated topic between the Republicans and Democrats, and now … Continued

Holiday Health Check-List: Use It or Lose It | Chicago Employee Benefits

www.newsusa.com As the end of the year nears, many of us are preoccupied with holiday parties, searching for the perfect gift for loved ones or making lists of things to accomplish before the new year begins. During this busy time, one important task is often forgotten on the to-do list: Make sure to use flexible … Continued

2016 Annual Limits Card Back by Popular Demand | Chicago Benefits Broker

By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors Many employee benefit limits are automatically adjusted each year for inflation (this is often referred to as an “indexed” limit). UBA offers a quick reference chart showing the 2016 cost of living adjustments for health and Section 125 plans, qualified plans, Social Security/Medicare withholding, compensation … Continued

What Do You Mean You Haven’t Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?!

It’s flu season again and that means it’s time for everyone to get their annual flu shot.

What Do You Mean You Haven’t Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?!

It’s flu season again and that means it’s time for everyone to get their annual flu shot.

What Do You Mean You Haven’t Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?!

It’s flu season again and that means it’s time for everyone to get their annual flu shot.

Can Employers Access Current or Prospective Employee Social Media Accounts? | Illinois Employee Benefits Specialist

By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors We’ve become a very connected society, but that doesn’t mean we want to share everything with everybody. Take, for example, your social media site (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.). Typically, you have a select network of individuals with whom you want to connect and share … Continued

When the C-Suite Gets Seriously Sick | IL Benefits Broker

By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors Someone in the C-Suite of a company gets sick. I’m not talking about a cold or flu; I’m talking about a major, possibly even terminal, illness. Depending on the level of severity, what can the human resources department do to help communicate this information properly … Continued

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Storm preparation, whether for a hurricane, blizzard, or other natural disaster is critical for surviving the event with minimal impact.

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