What is Open Enrollment?

October 18, 2018

https://youtu.be/04ia9CSNs24 Understanding what Open Enrollment is, is important for both employees and employers! Choosing the wrong options could effect you in a major way, from high costs to no... Read more »

Smart Financial & Insurance Moves for New Parents

October 16, 2018

As you start a family, consider these ideas. Being a parent means being responsible to a degree you never have seen before. That elevated responsibility also impacts your financial decisions. You... Read more »

Getting the Most Out of an HSA

October 15, 2018

Employers are increasingly relying on high-deductible health benefit plans to reduce premium costs. And while premiums are lower with a high-deductible health plan than a traditional insurance plan,... Read more »

Alera Group Acquires Two New Firms

October 9, 2018

New Acquisitions Expand Southwestern Presence DEERFIELD, IL- Alera Group, a leading national employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management firm, has acquired two... Read more »

Medical Loss Ratio Rebates

October 5, 2018

Medical Loss Ratio Rebates Under the Affordable Care Act The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has provided guidance on the Affordable Care Act’s... Read more »

The 6 Warning Signs of a Fake Workers’ Comp Claim

October 4, 2018

Only a small percentage of workers' comp claims are fraudulent but letting them go undetected can cost a lot. In an offbeat incident of workers comp fraud in Minnesota, a woman was found out... Read more »

Navigating DOL 401(k) Audit Red Flags

September 27, 2018

Think there’s no way your retirement plan might be audited? Think again. The Department of Labor (DOL) can select any size retirement plan for a random 401(k) audit. Your plan also could... Read more »

Wave of the Future: Value-Based Care

September 20, 2018

The practice of insurers paying fee for services to physicians and hospitals is going the way of the dinosaurs. Look for value-based care to replace the current payment model. With the fee for... Read more »

Alera Group Expands M&A Team with New Hire

September 19, 2018

Matt Kistler joins as Director of Business Development. Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management firm, has appointed Matt Kistler as... Read more »