Posts by Al Schiebel
Stay Active While Working at Home
Working from home has many perks, but it may leave you at risk for developing a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy habits. It may be easy to forget about exercise when you’re home all day. The good news is you’re in control of keeping yourself active while also getting your work done; it all comes down…
Read MoreEmployee Satisfaction: Additional Perks that Help Keep Employees Happy
Chances are, you want your employees to be happy. A happy employee means that they are more driven and productive, which translates to increased revenue for your business. That’s why it’s vital for you to make sure your employees stay motivated, productive and, well, happy. For your employees, they will be much more excited to…
Read More2022 Live Well Planner
Please enjoy your copy of the 2022 Live Well Planner. We hope it helps you increase your health and happiness this year! Download your copy here.
Read MoreLegal Update: CMS and COVID-19 Vaccine
Last week, the Supreme Court upheld the enforcement of the CMS rule requiring COVID-19 vaccination of certain health care workers. As a result, the rule will be reinstated and can be enforced as written. This rule had been temporarily blocked, and that injunction has now been overturned. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) health…
Read MoreWhat Happens if a Large Business Doesn’t Offer Health Insurance?
Under the Health Reform law, a “Large Business” is defined as one with 51 or more full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. If you are a business with 51 or more FTE employees, you are subject to penalties if you fail to offer health insurance. What Are We Penalized For? Starting in 2015, a large business is subject…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Timeline
Open Enrollment can be a stressful time without the proper preparation. Not only does the failure to plan properly create chaos and stress, but it can also undermine the overall success of your open enrollment period. The timeline below can help keep you organized and less stressed as you approach your open enrollment period. It…
Read MoreVaccine Mandates and more: What you should know
COVID-19 vaccinations are a highly contentious topic in America. Many U.S. adults still haven’t gotten the shot despite the Food and Drug Administration’s recent (FDA) full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. This reluctance is seen as a problem by health experts, who contest that vaccination is the most effective way to control the widespread coronavirus…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Lessons from the Pandemic
Open enrollment season in 2020 was definitely different than any other we’ve had before. Most years, it can be challenging to help people engage and actively make educated decisions about health care. In 2020, the level of complexity in these endeavors sky rocketed. Looking ahead to this year’s open enrollment season, remembering what we’ve learned…
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