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Health Plan Rules: Treating Employees Differently The Safegard

In general, a health plan will not have problems passing any applicable nondiscrimination test when the employer treats all of its … See more

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Health and Wellness Programs Improving and Evolving

WEBHealth and benefits management firm, Towers Watson, presented the results of its survey on employee wellness programs. The survey included responses …

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Medical Funding Strategies

WEBIf they visit a doctor for an annual exam, which is 100% covered, no money from the HRA account is deducted. Over the course of a year costs of qualified medical expenses …

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Taxability of Wellness Program Rewards

WEBThe following tax rules apply to common wellness program incentives: Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents (for example, a $100 gift card for …

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Safety Programs and the Impact to Your Bottom Line

WEBWe are committed to helping you establish a strong safety, health and environmental program that protects both your workers and your bottom line. Contact us …

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Workplace Wellness Programs to Reduce Workers’ Compensation …

WEBWorkers’ compensation managers and risk managers should provide health and wellness referrals to injured employees. Distribute monthly safety, health and …

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Creating a Strong Safety Culture

WEBRevise incentives and disciplinary systems to accommodate safety and health concerns. Creating an effective safety culture is an integral part of your loss …

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Amazon Announces Virtual Medical Clinic for Its Employees

WEBOn Sept. 24, 2019, Amazon announced on a website, Amazon.care, that it is launching a virtual health clinic for its Seattle-based employees and their …

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The Safegard Group, Inc. Insurance Brokers & ConsultantsThe …

WEBBill is responsible for overseeing daily operations, the management, and the strategic direction of The Safegard Group. Since joining The Safegard Group in 1995, Bill has …

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Understanding Your DART Rate

WEBTo calculate the DART rate, first you’ll need to find out the total number of injuries that required at least one day away from work or restricted or transferred work. …

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HSA vs. FSA vs. HRA vs. GAP Plans

WEBA Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) is an option provided by employers to help employees pay for qualified medical expenses, which may include an …

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FSA Limit will Increase for 2020

WEBThe ACA imposes a limit on employees’ contributions to health FSAs. This FSA limit is indexed for cost-of-living adjustments and may be increased each year.

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Liability from On-site Fitness Center

WEBOn-site fitness centers can be a powerful way to improve productivity, reduce time away from work, promote wellness and recruit top talent; however, they also …

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Warehouse Housekeeping to Improve Safety

WEBWarehouse housekeeping is much more than just sweeping up or taking out the trash at the end of the day. Housekeeping includes a variety of duties that contribute …

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Which Federal Employment Laws Apply to My Company

WEBEmployee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Prohibits employers from using lie detector tests, either for pre-employment screening or during the course of …

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Amazon Purchases with Your HSA or FSA

WEBOnline retailer Amazon recently announced that you can now use your flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) to purchase eligible …

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Section 125 – Cafeteria Plans Overview

WEB2 This Compliance Overview is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel for legal …

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Gambling in the Workplace

WEBWorkplace gambling can hurt your business in other ways beyond legal troubles. If not all employees are included in an activity, like March Madness bracketing, …

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New Hire Announcement: Ryan Kidwell

WEBNew Hire Announcement: Ryan Kidwell. Ryan joined the Safegard Group in 2014 as an Account Manager in the Employee Benefits Department. He is responsible …

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