Entries by Taylor Lindsey

Compliance: It’s Not Just About Avoiding Risk

Some businesses think staying in compliance is all about reducing risk and staying out of trouble. But companies that approach compliance as a way to help achieve their overall business objectives will do far more than avoid fines. They’ll build organizations that produce happy and productive employees, loyal customers, and a healthy bottom line. The […]

HDHP’s – Long Term Solution or Short Term Fix?

High Deductible Health Plans Are Leaving Physical and Emotional Hardships The concept of high deductible health insurance is incredible. In fact, it’s been one of my favorite things in the health insurance industry. But I am starting to have some concerns. Higher deductibles put more financial pressure on the end user, meaning the consumer must […]

Required Tax Reporting for Your Health Insurance Plans

Did You Know You Need to File a Special Health Insurance Report on Your Taxes? You are probably starting to receive at least one of these forms if you are insured. But what are you to do with them? And why are you receiving this form? These forms are used to reconcile the offerings of […]

IRS Delays ACA (6055 & 6056) Reporting

Today (12/28) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent out a belated Christmas present to employers and other plan sponsors when it announced it was delaying the 2016 Affordable Care Act reporting requirements. In Notice 2016-4 the IRS announced that the deadline for providing to individuals the 2015 Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C is delayed from […]

Take some time, we all need it

Look what happens when your family forgets you during the holidays… This time of year is special to us all. “It” is in the air. Although it’s getting colder by the day, the holidays bring a certain charm to the air. Now in my fourth year in the business world, I continue to stress over […]

Benefits Are the New Salary

As I am seeing more and more shifts in the health insurance industry, this topic could not be avoided. I would guess that 99% of employers started their group benefits package pre-ACA. Am I right? If so, what was your need for a benefits package? The most common answer I hear from employers is attraction […]

Why do you get out of bed each day?

To paraphrase a well-known line, your customers don’t always remember what you said to them, but they will always remember the way you made them feel. What feelings do you leave with your customers: “meh” or “WOW”? Set the stage for the rest of your relationship. Be PASSIONATE! To be effectively passionate, you have to […]

Rising healthcare cost? Consumer Driven Health Plans so crazy, they might even work

Rising healthcare costs are scaring the bankruptcy out of employers. Traditional insurance plans are excellent choices for many employers, while others are facing the point of extinction if cost continues to rise. There are options available that should be in benefit packages, which can help employers and their employees. Consumer driven health plans (CDHP) are […]