Insurance Insights: Preventive vs. Diagnostic
“Diagnostic” vs. “Preventive”. These 2 words might seem similar at first, but they are VERY different when it comes to your health insurance!
PRESS RELEASE – GBS Benefits Expands Its Services in Boise, Idaho with the Acquisition of 208benefits
South Salt Lake City, Utah – GBS Benefits, a member of the Leavitt Group and an innovator in the employee benefits sector, is excited to announce the strategic acquisition of 208benefits, a respected provider of employee benefits services based in Boise and McCall, Idaho. This expansion signifies GBS Benefits’ dedication to extending its comprehensive service…
Compliance Monthly Update: March 2024
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in March 2024.
Worker Classification Rules: Impact on Group Health Plans
This article navigates worker classification rules and the impact on group health plans, specifically to employees vs self-employed workers.
2024 April Health & Wellness Resources: Harness Humor
National Humor Month was created to increase public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter, humor, and joy lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased communication skills, and an enriched quality of life. Read this month’s resources to find fun ways to celebrate.
Compliance Monthly Update: February 2024
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in February 2024.
HR Tech & Automation: How GBS Can Help You Win
Trending interest in automated recruiting platforms continues to grow. Each step of the recruitment process can benefit from automation, which is why it’s no surprise that recruitment technology currently makes up a large percentage of the overall HR tech market.
Watch Now: Healthcare Consumerism 101
Healthcare consumerism is a movement that advocates for patients’ involvement in their own healthcare decisions. It pushes the healthcare system to provide better information and transparency so patients can make educated decisions about their health and health benefits.
2024 March Health & Wellness Resources: Nourish Through Nutrition
This month join us to learn how to nourish your body as we celebrate National Nutrition Month®. We’ll be focusing on looking beyond what you put on your table as you find ways to add more nourishment into your daily life.
Employer Shared Responsiblity Penalties
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. Find and download the matrix.
Compliance Monthly Update: January 2024
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in January 2024.
Potential Penalties for Non-Compliance with Various Employee Benefit Plan Legal Requirements
Explore the potential penalties for non-compliance with various employee benefit plan requirements.
2024 Penalty Amounts for Health Benefits Compliance Violations
On January 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued the 2024 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed for a wide variety of employee benefits compliance violations. The new amounts are effective January 15, 2024. See more in this article and download the PDF.
ACA: Form 1094/1095 Reporting on 2023 Calendar Year
Affordable Care Act: Form 1094/1095 Reporting The deadline to file and furnish ACA 1094/1095 forms is fast-approaching! We joined GBS Health Benefits Compliance Director, Susan Grassli, Esq., as she covered different reporting rules in a seminar we recorded and have available to watch below. Susan provided an informative overview, addressed timelines and penalties, common pitfalls…
2024 February Health & Wellness Resources: Discover Patient Empowerment
This month, take control of your health by learning about healthcare consumerism. Fully understanding and feeling confident in your healthcare benefits and decisions can be overwhelming. Empower yourself to make conscientious decisions about your health, health benefits and associated costs.