No one plans on becoming disabled and missing work, but it can happen. An illness or an accident could cause one of your employees to be unable to work for months, or even years. While their health insurance will cover their medical expenses, it won’t cover the cost of living while they recover. Only 30%…
In the waning days of 2022, Congress passed a bipartisan $1.7-trillion spending bill that includes legislation that expands rights for pregnant and nursing employees. The budget bill, which President Biden has signed into law, included the Pregnant Workers Fair Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). Employers will…
The InterWest team of Naomi Homan, Kathy Dorantes, Erin Brown & Carole Thomas attended, The Empty Bowl Project fundraiser on February 1st in support of the D Street Shelter. The event, hosted by Merced County Community Action Agency, is designed to simulate a soup kitchen experience. The Empty Bowl Project is an international grassroots effort…
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As health insurance and health care costs continue rising, more employers and health plans are turning to centers of excellence to manage patients with chronic conditions. Centers of excellence are unique operations that focus on containing costs and delivering quality and coordinated care from diagnoses to treatment and recovery for patients with acute or chronic…
Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. ______________________________ Ashley Eaton Facilities Coordinator/Mailroom Technician, Administration Sacramento Ashley willingly and quietly assumes responsibility…
Employers with 10 or more employees must post their completed OSHA Form 300A by Feb. 1 and keep it posted in their workplace until April 30. The form must be posted where the company usually posts other employee notices, like minimum wage and workplace safety notices. Form 300A summarizes the total number of fatalities, missed…
Recent studies have highlighted an alarming trend in American health care: More and more people are struggling with medical bills and many are delaying care due to high costs. The most recent poll by Gallup found that 38% of those surveyed said they or a family member had delayed care in 2022 due to high…
Many agencies that are focused on high growth can run into issues if they write business that drives up the loss ratios of their books of business. Brokerages with high-loss-ratio books can quickly see agency appointments revoked, their reputation sullied and shrinking options for markets with which to place business. That can translate into a…
With a little help from your friends! Aid for Merced County Residents affected by flooding. Janet Kasper, Director of Community Engagement and Partnership for the United Way of Merced, is overseeing the procurement and distribution of Merced County’s flood relief donations to help victims of the City of Merced and Planada communities. InterWest’s Naomi Homan…