Got an MLR Rebate Check? What Pennsylvania Employers Should Do

Employer reviewing an MLR rebate check with calculator and Pennsylvania documents.

What Should Pennsylvania Employers Do First With an MLR Rebate? If your Pennsylvania business receives an MLR rebate check, do not treat it as extra company money right away. First, determine which health plan produced the rebate, who held the insurance policy, and how the premiums were paid. If employees contributed toward coverage, part of […]

The Role of HR in Building High-Performing Teams

High-performing teams

A successful business depends on the people behind it. Employees who work well together, communicate effectively, and stay motivated help businesses achieve better results. Building high-performing teams does not happen by chance. It requires the right hiring process, continuous support, and a positive work environment. Human Resources plays an important role in helping businesses build […]

Why Trust Matters in Employee Benefits: JS Benefits Group Earns BBB Accreditation and A+ Rating

JS Benefits Group team celebrating BBB Accreditation and A+ rating

Trust matters when employers are making decisions about employee benefits. Healthcare costs continue to place pressure on employers, while employees increasingly expect benefits that are competitive, understandable and aligned with their needs. For business owners, CEOs and HR leaders, choosing an employee benefits advisor is therefore about much more than finding someone to arrange insurance […]

Employee Benefits Are a Business Strategy — Not Just an HR Expense

Business leaders discussing employee benefits strategy

For most of the employers I work with, health benefits are the second-largest expense on the books after payroll. Yet the decision about that expense often gets made in one meeting, once a year, in response to a number someone else calculated. That’s the part worth changing. BusinessABC made a version of this argument recently […]