by PBG | Jul 9, 2019 | News |
California is the most recent state to pass legislation that creates a state specific individual mandate requiring all of its residents to obtain qualified health insurance or face a tax penalty. The new mandate, effective January 1, 2020, would require California...
by PBG | May 30, 2019 | News |
The IRS has released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2019-25 indicating changes to the 2020 HSA contribution limit maximums. The individual contribution maximum is being adjusted upwards by $50 to $3,550 and the family contribution maximum is going up by $100 to $7,100....
by PBG | Mar 19, 2019 | News |
For those insured with Anthem, we are pleased to announce that after several months of contract negotiations, Anthem Blue Cross and the Sutter Health System have successfully renewed their agreements. Although the termination date for commercial business was December...
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...
