BY CONNER INSURANCE     Telemedicine is becoming a popular method of providing a variety of medical services. Some employers offer a telemedicine benefit that allows employees to interact with health care professionals via phone, video chat, email or text for diagnosis, consultation and treatment. Employers that offer high deductible health plans (HDHPs) that are compatible […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE     Overview On May 5, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2017-37 to announce the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2018. These limits include: The maximum HSA contribution limit; The minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and The maximum out-of-pocket expense […]

  By Todd Hufford | COO     Can we talk candidly? Do you have your beverage of choice handy? Ok, let me pull back the curtain for you a bit. Did you know that there are over 38,000 insurance firms in the United States? There are only about 5,000 banks, and I don’t mean […]

By Todd Hufford | COO     For businesses facing a major organizational transition, the process of finding and implementing a new set of insurance policies to meet their needs is often a difficult but necessary part of the process. The intricacies of finding the right policies can not only be confusing, but also a […]

HHS EXTENDS TRANSITION POLICY FOR NON-ACA COMPLIANT HEALTH PLANS FEB 23, 2017 | BY CONNER INSURANCE On Feb. 23, 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended an existing transition policy for certain health plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for an additional year, to policy years beginning […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE     On Feb. 23, 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended an existing transition policy for certain health plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for an additional year, to policy years beginning on or before Oct. 1, 2018. In states that allow it, health […]

BY TONY WILCOX | Personal Lines Advisor     Keeping your home safe and maintained in the spring With the spring season fast approaching and the weather already beginning to shift, it’s crucial for any homeowner to maintain their property and ensure that no issues have begun to arise that will get worse and result in […]

BY TONY WILCOX | Personal Lines Advisor     If you’re considering buying a new home for the first time, congratulations! This step is not only a milestone in your life, but also one of the most significant investments you will ever make, setting yourself up for a stable and comfortable life for years or even […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE       On Nov. 18, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2016-70 to: Extend the due date for furnishing forms under Sections 6055 and 6056 for 2016 for 30 days, from Jan. 31, 2017, to March 2, 2017; and Extend good-faith transition relief from penalties related to 2016 information […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE       On Nov. 14, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued an updated version of Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). Under federal law, every employer that recruits, refers for a fee or hires an individual for employment in the […]