Branding is big news. Beyond hoping to boost sales and profits through consumer-facing brands, branding is also a critical component for companies in their roles as employers. There are steps big and small you can take to make employer branding a priority for your team in 2019. Why bother? Well recruitment, hiring, and even retention […]
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E-Guide: Managing Your Benefits Plan Costs Can Be a Quick Fix, But Should Be a Long-Term Strategy
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employers spend more than 30 percent of payroll on employee benefits — and every well-informed employer knows that this number is growing. As health care premiums continue to rise, employers are struggling to find creative, strategic ways to control costs while maintaining competitive benefits to attract and retain […]
Read moreCompliance Recap – January 2019
January was a relatively quiet month in the employee benefits world. For a printable version of this blog, please click here The Department of Labor (DOL) issued its annual adjustment of federal civil monetary penalties. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule for benefit payment and parameters for 2020. The Internal […]
Read moreHR Elements | Are Employers Smart to Deal with Student Debt?
In recent decades, a college education has become accessible to more Americans than ever before. Since most families or individuals can’t write a check for a full year’s tuition, student loans are one way to finance that attractive education. Student loans are often touted as “good debt,” worthwhile money spent that, with low interest rates […]
Read moreWebinar: What Employers Need to Know about the Medicare Secondary Payer Rules and the CMS Data Match Program
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register Now Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) describes the situation when the Medicare program does not have primary payment responsibility for paying a claim. Employers with group health plans are greatly impacted by the MSP rules depending on their size. This webinar will help employers […]
Read moreProposed 2020 Benefit Payment and Parameters Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule for benefit payment and parameters for 2020. CMS also released its draft 2020 actuarial value calculator and draft 2020 actuarial value calculator methodology. According to CMS, the proposed rule is intended to reduce fiscal and regulatory burdens associated with the Patient Protection and […]
Read moreBim Group named one of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Kentucky!
Bim Group is honored to be named a Best Place to Work (BPTW) in Kentucky for fourteenth year in a row! We are extremely proud of our perennial recognition as a “Best Place to Work” employer – a designation bestowed on our company by our employees. We have a unique culture that fosters exceptional team work and professional development […]
Read moreVoices of Hope Recovery Community Center Grand Opening
The Bim Team attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony this morning for the Voices of Hope Recovery Community Center! Voices of Hope is Bim Group’s Charity of the Year. We are extremely passionate about their cause and excited to contribute to their mission. The new Center, located in Suite 101 of 450 Old Vine Street, will […]
Read moreCompliance Recap – December 2018
December was a relatively quiet month in the employee benefits world. For a printable version of this blog, please click here A U.S. District Court issued an order declaring that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two final rules to remove certain wellness program […]
Read moreAre You One Of Kentucky’s Best Bets?
Business growth throughout Kentucky is critical to the continued expansion of Kentucky’s economy and vital to job creation throughout the Commonwealth. In conjunction with The Lane Report, Dean Dorton is proud to recognize the distinct and esteemed companies that are impacting Kentucky’s economic development through a new special report, Kentucky’s Proof, and the Best Bets […]
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