Entries by Amanda Rogers

The Best Ways to Keep Employees Engaged and Excited About Work

July 23, 2020 in , , /by

Keeping employees engaged and excited about work can be a difficult task for some employers. There are a few things you can do as a leader within your organization to foster employee happiness. One of the main ways is to offer voluntary benefits. Employees are looking for insurance when they are looking for a company that will serve them, but they also require additional benefits, and other creative approaches to benefits. In the article below, you will see the best ways to keep employees engaged and excited about work, and how important it is to offer more than just health insurance. At SBMA, we have insurance options that include vision, dental, and other voluntary benefits. Check out our plan options here!

How Virtual Health Services are Saving Lives During the Coronavirus Crisis

July 21, 2020 in , /by

With the outbreak of COVID-19 healthcare workers and providers have had to come up with better ways to diagnose and treat patients. The number of patients who need to be seen for health issues both related to and peripheral to the coronavirus has put a strain on our hospitals. It is in this environment that Telemedicine has found its spotlight. Telemedicine or Virtual Health Care is the practice of performing virtual appointments and check-ups for patients. Especially now, this keeps both patients and healthcare workers safe while continuing to provide care for those in need. This is only the beginning of how virtual health is saving lives during the Coronavirus pandemic.

How Worksite Benefits Benefit Everyone

July 21, 2020 in /by

Employees can choose from a number of insurance products to complement their coverage and to help achieve a greater degree of stability. Worksite Benefits (voluntary coverage) plans may be 100% paid for by employees or cost-shared with the employer. Here’s why worksite benefits benefit everyone.

What You Need to Know about 2020 1094/1095 Filing

July 21, 2020 in , /by

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the IRS has pushed back the tax filing deadline to June 15, 2020, for individuals, but there have been no specific details into filing for 1094/1095. The only information they gave was that the 30-day extension that can be filed past March 2 can be extended an additional 30 days.

What You Need to Know About Penalty A and B Compliance

July 21, 2020 in , /by

If you are a business owner and qualify as a “large employer” — any company with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees (employees who average 30 hours per week) — there a few things you need to know regarding employee coverage. If you don’t comply with the regulations set for you, you will face significant penalties, which can quickly add up.

What is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?

July 21, 2020 in , /by

In March 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the initial coronavirus relief bill aimed at assisting families living in the United States. The new law requires small employers—those with fewer than 500 employees—to provide limited paid-leave benefits to employees who are affected by the coronavirus emergency. Small employers receive new tax credits and federal payroll-tax relief to pay for the new mandatory benefits.