by PBG | Feb 10, 2017 | News |
Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB 72, effective July 2017. Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB 72, legislation that will provide California residents with strong new protections against surprise out-of-network medical bills starting July 2017. The measure mandates...
by PBG | Feb 10, 2017 | News |
The new I-9 form was released on November 14. It may now be used, although the old form will remain valid through January 21, 2017. After that date, you must use the new form. We recommend you train all employees who are responsible for completing the I-9 and start to...
by PBG | Feb 10, 2017 | News |
On November 18, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2016 Minimum Essential Coverage (Section 6055) and Large Employer Shared Responsibility (Section 6056) reporting due to individuals in early 2017. The extended deadlines are as...
by PBG | Feb 10, 2017 | News |
As part of PBG’s continuing proactive approach to communicating about the contract negotiations and renewals with health plans, we are pleased to announce that Sutter Health has come to an agreement with Blue Shield of California on a three-year renewal of their...
by PBG | Feb 10, 2017 | News |
Each year from February 1 to April 30, Employers Must Post the OSHA Form 300A Employers with more than ten employees and whose establishments are not classified as a partially exempt industry must record work-related injuries and illnesses using OSHA Forms 300, 300A...
by PBG | Feb 10, 2017 | News |
Governor Brown Vetoes Senate Bill 654 – Baby Bonding Leave California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have required more employers in California to provide baby-bonding leave to new parents. The New Parent Leave Bill, Senate Bill 654, would have...
by PBG | Feb 10, 2017 | News |
HSA Limits: For 2017, the maximum annual HSA contribution for individuals with self-only coverage will increase from $3,350 to $3,400, but the limit will remain $6,750 for individuals with family coverage. The minimum annual deductible and maximum annual out-of-pocket...
by PBG | Sep 19, 2016 | News |
Kaiser’s doors will open to the region on January 2nd. If you are interested in exploring Kaiser for your group, please reach out to PBG today to learn more. Rates for Santa Cruz County will be available for large groups (101+) this month and small group...
by PBG | Sep 19, 2016 | News |
Anthem Blue Cross has reached a new multi-year contract with El Camino Hospital, effective June 1, 2016. El Camino Hospital, which includes campuses in Mountain View and Los Gatos, had terminated its contract with Anthem Blue Cross earlier in the year, but both sides...
by PBG | Sep 19, 2016 | News |
President Obama has signed into law the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), which now can be used to pursue the misappropriation of a trade secret that occurs on or after May 11, 2016. Employers typically impose confidentiality restrictions to protect trade...
