Tuesday, January 8, 2019 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register Now In 2019, employers are faced with new regulations issued by administrative agencies. This webinar will provide an update of laws and regulations that affect health and welfare benefit plans. We will also discuss an employer’s general compliance calendar, including upcoming reporting deadlines, […]
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Happy New Year From Bim Group!
Thank you for the confidence and trust your company has placed in Bim Group to manage your employee benefit plan. As we reflect on the privilege to serve our clients, we are honored to contribute to the following organizations who make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Wishing you all the best in […]
Read moreHoliday Hours 2018
Best wishes for a happy holiday season and our sincere thanks for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year! Please note our holiday hours… 8:30am-2:00pm- December 21, 2018 CLOSED- December 24, 2018 CLOSED- December 25, 2018 CLOSED- January 1, 2018
Read moreCompliance Recap – November 2018
November was a busy month in the employee benefits world. For a printable version of this blog, please click here The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extended the due date for employers to furnish Forms 1095-C or 1095-B to individuals, extended “good faith compliance efforts” relief for 2018, and issued specifications for employer-provided substitute ACA forms. […]
Read moreStatus of Court Case Challenging ACA Constitutionality
UPDATED 1/1/19 On December 14, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Court) issued a declaratory order in ongoing litigation regarding the individual mandate and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Court declared that the individual mandate is unconstitutional and declared that the rest of the ACA is […]
Read moreBim Group Holiday Party 2018
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 […]
Read moreWebinar: 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 […]
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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 […]
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