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Pandemic Fallout: Employers Boost Mental Health, Substance Abuse Benefits

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesJanuary 6, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on health insurance in the U.S., with many employers improving mental health and other benefits to help their workers during this trying period, according to a new report by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic, the proportion of employers that offer their staff…

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Non-Owned Auto Coverage Essential for Any Business

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesJanuary 6, 2022

Even businesses that own fleets of autos sometimes use vehicles that do not belong to them. Often, a company asks an employee to run an errand or visit a customer or vendor using that employee’s car. The business may be legally liable for anything an employee acting on its behalf does while behind the wheel.…

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Hospital Indemnity Insurance a Key Voluntary Benefit

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesDecember 28, 2021

Most employers offer major medical coverage to their full-time employees. But that still leaves workers and their families with significant exposure to financial hardship in the event of a serious medical emergency. For example, even with insurance, treating a broken leg or undergoing emergency appendicitis surgery can mean thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket medical costs.…

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Top 10 New Laws and Regulations Affecting California Businesses

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesDecember 28, 2021

Every new year brings with it a raft of new laws and regulations that affect businesses, and 2022 is no different. Last week we looked at the first five of the top 10 new laws and regulations that will have an impact on businesses, and this week we bring you the second half of that…

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BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesDecember 23, 2021

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Dealing with COVID Vaccination Status Friction Points with Employees

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesDecember 21, 2021

The controversy over COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace continues growing and human resources are sounding the alarm on how employers should approach the matter. While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and impending OSHA regulations will provide some cover to employers who want their employees to get vaccinated, they need to make sure that they…

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Stay on Top of These New Laws, Rules in 2022

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesDecember 21, 2021

Every year starts with a flurry of new laws and regulations that California employers have to contend with. And 2022 is no different as the California legislature had a busy year and the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more activity. The end result is another round of new laws that employers need to…

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How to Coax Your Employees to Enroll in an HDHP

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesDecember 14, 2021

Employers looking for ways to decrease their group health insurance outlays over the past decade have been turning to high-deductible health plans as they offer lower up-front premiums. In 2021, 51% of the U.S. workforce was enrolled in one of these plans, according to a recent survey by ValuePenguine.com. But successfully coaxing your employees to…

Delays, Higher Insurance Costs Burden Owners, Contractors

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesDecember 14, 2021

Increasing construction project delays are combining with a hardening market for builder’s risk and liability insurance to create headaches for project owners and contractors. If your project suffers from delays, you may find it difficult or costly to extend the length of your insurance coverage as insurers have tightened their underwriting policies and some have…

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2022 Health Insurance Outlook, Changes

BlogBy InterWest Insurance ServicesDecember 9, 2021

As we enter 2022, there are a number of changes on the horizon that plan sponsors need to be aware of as they will affect group health plans as well as employees enrolled in those plans. Some of the changes concern temporary rules that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, new rulemaking is…

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