During the constantly changing COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to provide a resource page where you can get updated information from your insurance carriers regarding their response. Feel free to reach out to our team at Help@benefitexperts.com if you have questions about your specific carrier, policy, etc. A few highlights of what carriers are offering: […]
Benefit Experts is OPEN Starting today, to comply with the Bay Area’s shelter in place guidelines, the Benefit Experts team will be working remotely from our respective homes, at least through April 7th. Rest assured that our entire team will continue to work and be available for anything you may need throughout this time. […]
CA Wildfires: Health Insurance Carrier Resources Our hearts go out to those who have been affected by the recent California wildfires. We wanted to pass along a couple resources that might be of assistance during this time: Remote Medical Care: When you are away from home, seeking medical care can be difficult, especially […]
Benefit Experts Named As Part Of Insurance Journal’s Top 20 Agency Partnerships Benefit Experts is proud to announce that through our partnership with Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers, we are part of the top 20 largest Agency Partnerships in the U.S. This partnership allows us to continue to operate as a boutique firm, with […]
CA Senate Bill 189 Amendments: Further Changes to CA Work Comp Law Effective July 1st, 2018 As of July 1st, there have been some further changes to CA law regarding workers compensation coverage that may affect your policy. The main changes are as follows: For Corporations: Previously, an owner-officer needed to have at […]
Commercial Auto Rates Continue to Rise If your company has commercial auto coverage, you have very likely seen a rise in cost on that policy every year over the past several years, no matter what carrier you are using. Business owners are sometimes surprised to find that these increases bridge all industries and all carriers, […]
HMO vs. PPO Which Style Of Healthcare Is Right For You? In some parts of the US, you have the choice of two main styles of medical coverage: HMO or PPO. This is not the case in all states; some states do not allow HMO’s. But for those who have the choice when signing […]
A Start-Up’s Guide to Offering Employee Benefits For a start-up or small company getting ready to offer benefits for the first time, the whole process can be daunting. How much do you need to offer? What are employees actually expecting in a benefits package? How can you keep costs down as you’re in a growth […]
Urgent Care or Emergency Room – How Do I Choose? When you or your family member is sick, it can be stressful and overwhelming to determine where you should go and how you should respond. While it is important to always seek care and listen to your instincts if you are ill or injured, knowing […]
The Dangers of A Bronze Health Plan As an employer offering benefits for the first time or making changes to your benefits programs, you have two big decisions to make when it comes to quality of your program: How much do I contribute as the employer toward the employee and dependent premiums (what percentage do […]