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Video: Business Owners Need to Have an Advocate and Stay Informed with Healthcare Reform

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Video: Business Owners Need to Have an Advocate and Stay Informed with Healthcare Reform EliteBenefits.net There are lot of changes coming with healthcare reform. Business owners need an Advocate in the industry that has been staying abreast to what is going on. Many insurance agents are failing to do just that. Fire them and move on to an insurance...

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Jun 20, 2013
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Video: Business Owners Need To Review Their Life Insurance

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Video:  Business owners are the working arm of the company. Many people are depending on them. If they do not keep their life insurance up to date, there maybe a time that your family and the business will go bust. Most business owners do not want this but many fail to take any action to make sure they are protected. Make sure you do a review today. 888-535-...

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Jun 19, 2013
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Video: New Premiums Model in 2014 - Rating Rules For Businesses, Families, Individuals

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New rating factors for businesses, as well as individuals and families, will play a key part in planning for 2014.  Some businesses will be smacked with a 50+ percent increase based on some characteristics that are at play with the new rating rules.  With that said, some businesses will be excited to know their premiums are slated to lower.  There are some k...

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Jun 18, 2013
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New Premiums Model in 2014: Rating Rules For Businesses; Families; Individuals

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New rating factors for businesses, as well as individuals and families, will play a key part in planning for 2014.  Some businesses will be smacked with a 50+ percent increase based on some characteristics that are at play with the new rating rules.  With that said, some businesses will be excited to know their premiums are slated to lower.  There are some k...

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Jun 17, 2013
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Small Business Health Care Tax Credit FAQs - 2013

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Nearly three years ago, the President signed the  Affordable Care Act  into law. As a result, your small business could be eligible for a health care tax cut in 2013. Here are some FAQs to help small businesses determine if they are eligible for the credit this year. What expenses count in 2013? Only premiums paid by the employer under a qualified...

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Jun 10, 2013
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Small Business SHOP Marketplaces - Key Provision Delayed Until 2015

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Released yesterday, the Obama Administration is delaying a key portion of the federally-run SHOP Marketplace, in which small businesses can offer a choice of health plans to their employees through the public marketplace (a sort of  defined contribution  model). Instead, small businesses will be limited to offering a single plan through the federally-run S...

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Jun 07, 2013
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Video: A Few Things Employers Should Know About Healthcare Reform

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There are many things going on with Healthcare Reform that business owners need to know about.  Here are a few to wet your whistle.

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Jun 06, 2013
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Video: Outside Health Insurance Exchanges Is A Viable Option

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EliteBenefits.net There is confusion on where to buy health insurance during the open enrollment this year, 2013. Buying health insurance outside the exchange may give you more flexibility and possibly more affordable options. Explore your options with an insurance broker.

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Jun 05, 2013
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Small Business SHOP Marketplace

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On May 31, 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Small Business "SHOP" Marketplace final rule, and SHOP application forms for small businesses. This article provides an overview of the SHOP Marketplaces and sample SHOP application forms for small businesses and employees. SHOP Marketplace Overview As part of the Aff...

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Jun 04, 2013
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A Few Things Employers Need to Know for Healthcare Reform

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It is important for employers to know where to begin in the months and years ahead with healthcare reform.  Focusing on the right things for your business and your employees is essential in healthcare coverage.  It may involve changing the processes as well as updating documents and materials to comply with the new law.   Many of the components of t...

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Jun 04, 2013
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Employers are feeling it every day that health insurance premiums are skyrocketing out of control. They are duplicating their efforts and finding out as they move along they have pitfalls that are eating up their bottom line.  

Employers have options dealing with healthcare for their employees.  Staying ahead of the trend will help save them money and time while maintaining the status of the employer of choice for talented employees.  
 
Butch Zemar, an industry-leading healthcare reform specialist and author who helps businesses enhance their employee benefits offerings while also reducing health insurance costs. A published author, speaker, and writer is known for his expertise in the health insurance marketplace. Advisor to small and medium-sized businesses on the latest regulations and new insurance plan offerings. A 2014 Broker of the Year finalist for Benefits Pro. Avid scuba diver, master instructor, and creator of ScubaButch.com.

EliteBenefits.net and ButchZemar.com are the go-to information sources for small and middle market companies. 

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  • By Eric Wilson ORIGINAL ARTICLE PUBLISH ON www.calbrokermag.com Since before the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March of 2010, there have been talks about the United States moving toward a “Medicare for All” program, or a single payer system, or a government run health care system or socialized medicine. In co... Posted: Aug 20, 2019 Read More

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