Employer Health Insurance Contributions: How Much Should Bucks County Employers Pay?
There is no single employer health insurance contribution that works for every Bucks County business. Start by making employee-only coverage reasonably affordable, then decide how much to contribute toward spouse and family coverage based on budget, employee wages, enrollment, and hiring needs. For 2026 plan years, applicable large employers should also review the 9.96% ACA […]
How to Balance Cost and Value When Designing Employee Benefits
Learn how businesses can balance cost and value when designing employee benefits that support employees while managing business expenses.
Are PBM Prescription Drug Costs Rising for Bucks County Employers?
If PBM prescription drug costs are rising, start by comparing pharmacy spending with prescription use. If employees are filling about the same number of prescriptions but the plan is paying more, review specialty drug costs, rebates, PBM fees, spread pricing, and the plan’s net pharmacy cost. A large increase without a similar increase in prescription […]
How Family-Friendly Benefits Can Improve Employee Retention
Learn how family-friendly benefits can improve employee retention, support working families, and create a more supportive workplace.
How Preventive Health Benefits Can Lower Long-Term Employer Costs
Learn how preventive health benefits can support employee wellness, reduce long-term healthcare costs, and help businesses build a healthier workforce.
Why Philadelphia Employers Are Rethinking Employee Benefits Before Renewal Season
Philadelphia employee benefits need early review before renewal season. Learn how employers can manage costs, improve plans, and reduce renewal pressure.
Does My Pennsylvania Company Need an ERISA Wrap Document and Summary Plan Description?
If your Pennsylvania company offers employee benefits covered by ERISA, you generally need proper written plan documentation and a Summary Plan Description, or SPD. A document specifically called an ERISA wrap document is not required by name, but employers often use one when insurance carrier materials do not contain all the employer-specific information needed for […]
Making Employee Benefits Easier to Understand and Use
Learn how businesses can make employee benefits easier to understand, access, and use while improving employee satisfaction and engagement.
Why Growing Teams in Bucks County Need HR Systems Before They Need More Staff
HR Consulting Bucks County helps growing businesses improve hiring, onboarding, compliance, and employee management before adding new staff.
Can a Pennsylvania Small Business Still Qualify for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit in 2026?
Yes. A Pennsylvania small business can still qualify for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit in 2026 if it meets the federal requirements. In general, the business must have fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees, meet the average-wage limits, pay at least 50% of the cost of employee-only health coverage under a qualifying arrangement, […]
