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Healthee Partners with Warner Pacific Insurance Services to Transform Employee Health Benefits The full article is in the first comment

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California increased the paid sick leave bar on 1/1/24, requiring employers to provide 40 hours (5 days) per year. Our FAQ guide can help clarify accrual methods and impact on your part-time workers. Check out the details! #sickleave

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SB 525 will necessitate significant changes in California healthcare organizations’ compensation programs. And rather than simply bringing all applicable employees to the new minimum wage levels, many organizations will consider nuanced pay adjustment strategies and optimizing their broader total rewards strategies. Find out more about the impacts of SB 525 today. #HumanResources #compensation #healthcare

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𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 As we approach 2025, California employers should prepare for changes in workers' compensation disability benefits. Starting January 1st, Temporary Total Disability (TTD) and Permanent Total Disability (PTD) benefits will increase by 3.8%, impacting the maximum and minimum weekly payouts for injured workers. • The weekly maximum TTD/PTD payout will increase from $1,619.15 to $1,680.29. • The weekly minimum payout will rise from $242.86 to $252.03. • This adjustment is based on updated wage data provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. Employers should take note of these updates and work with their brokers to adjust their workers' compensation strategies accordingly. If you’re looking for strategies to improve results on your claims, I’d be happy to talk through some solutions with you. https://lnkd.in/g-g8dqqv

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🎉 It's been one month since our 11th Annual AZ Employee Benefits Benchmarking & HR Symposium, and we're still buzzing with excitement!   Thank you to everyone who joined us for a morning filled with insightful discussions, networking, and innovative ideas about the future of employee benefits and retirement planning. Check out our short recap video to relive the highlights and see what made this year's symposium such a success!   #BCGAlera #EmployeeBenefits #AZBenchmarking

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Commercial Property Insurance is increasingly expensive and hard to obtain. Find out why and what to do about it in this exclusive Alera Group report: https://ow.ly/ec3850TAc3L.

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From conference calls to construction sites: how musculoskeletal conditions impact workforce health https://lnkd.in/gpwMRJ84 #Healthcare #EmployeeHealth #MusculoskeletalHealth #WorkforceWellness #KaiserPermanente

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The California HR Conference is HERE! If you are attending in person, today or tomorrow, stop by and say hello to the IMA Financial Group, Inc. team at booth #19. Looking forward to seeing you there 😊 Professionals In Human Resources Association | PIHRA #PIHRA #HumanResources

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🚨 ALERT: Big Changes to California State Disability in 2025! 🚨 California Employers and Employee Benefits Brokers: Significant changes are coming to State Disability Insurance (SDI) that could greatly impact your business and employees. Starting January 2025, SDI benefits will increase to 70% of an employee's wages, with lower-income employees potentially receiving up to 90%. This enhancement, driven by Senate Bill No. 951 (SB 951, Chapter 878), is designed to provide greater financial support to workers during periods of disability. Now is the time to review your current disability plans! ☑ Ensure your offerings align with the new state benefits, and that you’re not overpaying for a benefit that your employees may not fully utilize. ☑Evaluate new plans that might better meet your workforce's needs in light of these changes. ☑Communicate these updates to your employees so they understand the enhanced benefits and how these changes can support them. This is a crucial moment to ensure your benefits strategy is up-to-date and that you’re fully prepared for the changes ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute—start reviewing your plans today. EBIS (Enhanced Benefits Insurance Solutions) #voluntarybenefits #employeeengagement #employeebenefits

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Q2 Compliance Recap Our second quarter employee benefits compliance webinar is just around the corner. Join our June 2 webinar update for an engaging conversation on what's trending in the world of compliance. Register to join: ow.ly/Bqyu30sCKxa

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Employee Benefits In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

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Direct contracting in employee benefits has become a more common strategy to control an employer’s health care costs. https://lnkd.in/gzzMbGrr Read our latest Portland Business Journal article featuring insights from Parker, Smith & Feek Vice President and Account Executive Mary Campbell. #thePSFdifference

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This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, prioritize your employees' well-being. Discover the essential factors for selecting the ideal benefits solution, ranging from crisis support to group therapy and other mental health offerings.

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❗ ❗ California Mandates IVF Coverage for Group Health Plans Starting July 2025, California's Senate Bill 729 will require group health plans to cover certain fertility treatments, including IVF, for policies written or renewed on or after July 1, 2025. Large plans must cover up to three IVF cycles, while small plans must offer the option to cover infertility services. Read more to stay prepared in our latest edition of Compliance Directions. https://lnkd.in/g6Vsp2JK #EmployeeBenefits #ComplianceConsulting #ComplianceDirections

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Lockton's recently released National Benefits Survey, shows a sharp increase in the number of employers looking to reduce benefits cost as a top priority. See the link below to our Executive Summary. Please reach out if you'd like a copy of the full survey. #Benefits #RetentionAndAttraction #HealthcareCosts

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📣 Attention California Staffing Firms! There's a proposed 0.9% increase ⬆ in the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau on the horizon. The increase is due to rising medical costs and higher costs to adjust workers' compensation claims. It's key to recall that rates can fluctuate enormously between insurance companies. In the face of market volatility, while many carriers have exited the state, new ones have stepped in over the past few years. This highlights the importance of making informed decisions and partnering with industry-savvy agents who have a solid understanding of the California market. Remember, knowledge is power. And in the face of change, the most powerful tool at our disposal is being well-informed.

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Given the different perceptions and needs among the generations, it’s no wonder that finding a one size-fits-all benefits package can be hard.  This infographic explains what employee benefits Millennials value.

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