You may be familiar with the concept of a health insurance [glossary]deductible[/glossary], but do you know what a deductible credit transfer is? If not, you’ve come to the right place. HealthMarkets can help you understand what a health insurance deductible credit transfer is, how it can affect your employees and your small business, and how […]

You’ve probably been thinking about how to offer small group health insurance that meets your employees’ needs without it costing a fortune. You may have many questions about how health insurance will affect your business, what kinds of group health plans are available, and how to apply for group health coverage. HealthMarkets can provide answers […]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA)  employer mandate may have your mind doing jumping jacks, but this guide can help steady your thoughts when it comes to thinking about health insurance for your employees. You may be unsure about how the mandate applies to your business and what happens if you don’t follow the rules. That’s […]

Some small business owners may feel pressured to provide health insurance benefits in order to attract and retain talented employees – it’s important to ask the right questions when making this important decision. Many entrepreneurs shoulder this burden alone, struggling to understand the ins and outs of health insurance with little help and even less […]

Stepping out to work for yourself: ✔ Starting your own business: ✔ Getting group health insurance when you’re self-employed: in progress. Learn the best way to take this last task from “in progress” to “complete,” whether you want to buy group health insurance for yourself or to cover your employees. What Is Being Self-Employed? According […]

If you work for yourself, you know that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can help millions of self-employed Americans find a health plan within their means. But did you know there are other ways for you to save money on health insurance? Let’s look at a few ways freelancers, solopreneurs, and small business owners can […]

When deciding how to structure your employer benefits, it may be helpful to know what other small businesses are doing on a national level. You can find out what the most common small business employee benefits are, and choose the ones that will be best for your business needs and budget. Most Common Small Business […]

Voluntary health benefits are like the underdog of an employee benefits package because major health insurance is the main attraction. But we all like to root for the underdog. The underdog has value that makes it a contender for the spotlight. You can be a small business hero by capitalizing on the value of voluntary […]

There are some basics when it comes to having a competitive employee benefit package. Some benefits are required by law, while others are pretty much expected by today’s employees. By knowing what should be included as standard employee benefits, you can create the best benefits package for your employees. What Employee Benefits Am I Required […]