The Bim Team recently came together for lunch at The Kentucky Castle! The celebration was filled with food, fun, laughter, and lots of holiday cheer. As the end of 2018 approaches, we reflect back on a wonderful year and look forward to all the opportunities 2019 has in store. Our CEO, L. Briggs Cochran, opened […]
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Webinar: What Employers Need to Know about IRS Reporting in 2019
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register Now This 60-minute intermediate level webinar will help employers determine the best practices for reporting in 2019. The presentation will be posted on the UBA website the day before the webinar. Register for this webinar today while seating is still available. The webinar is 60 […]
Read moreThanksgiving
Our offices will be closing at 3pm on Wednesday, November 21st and will reopen on Monday, November 26th, as we celebrate Thanksgiving. From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Read more2019 FSA limits announced
The IRS has raised the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) limit from $2,650 to $2,700 for 2019. Additionally, Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRA) expense limits for parking and transit have been set at $265/month. The IRS publication, issued on Thursday, November 15, 2018, can be found here. If your renewal is 1/1/19 and you have already set […]
Read moreMonthly Webinar: Employer Policies and Testing Employees for Marijuana Use and Opioid Use
Join us for our monthly webinar on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register here. Employer Policies and Testing Employees for Marijuana Use and Opioid Use This webinar will cover what employers should consider when implementing drug use policies and testing for drug use. The webinar will: Describe the scope of […]
Read moreWhat Employers Need to Know about Structuring Wellness Programs for 2019
Join us for our monthly webinar on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register here. This webinar will cover what to consider when sponsoring a wellness program. The webinar will: Describe wellness programs Briefly describe the laws and regulations that govern wellness programs Discuss how employers should approach different levels of […]
Read moreMedicare Part D Notice
**If you provided participants and new hires with the annual notice packet provided by Bim Group or generated by HR Service in the last 12 months, the Medicare Part D notice is included in this packet so no additional action is required at this time. ** What you should know: Medicare Part D is a federal program […]
Read moreLabor Day
Bim Group will be closing at 3:30 on Friday, August 31st and will reopen on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in observance of Labor Day. We apologize for any inconvenience. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!
Read moreWebinar Alert: What Employers Need to Know about the DOL’s Association Health Plans Final Rule
Join us for our monthly webinar on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register here. This webinar will provide an overview of the U.S. Department of Labor’s association health plans final rule and explain how small employers and certain self-employed individuals may join an association health plan (AHP). The webinar […]
Read moreCompliance Recap – June 2018
For a printable version of this blog, please click here, then click on “June 2018 Compliance Recap – Print). June was a relatively quiet month in the employee benefits world. The U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations regarding association health plans. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a response in ongoing litigation regarding the […]
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