Congratulations to the InterWest Chico office on a very successful fundraiser in support of the Butte Humane Society. Butte Humane Society is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in Butte County, working since 1911 to bring humanitarian care to dogs, cats and other animals. Jessica Dunn, team leader for this fundraiser, was thrilled to present…
Despite a new law requiring hospitals to post detailed pricing information for their treatments and procedures online, fewer than 10% of U.S. adults are aware of the requirement. That’s a problem considering that a growing number of Americans have high-deductible health plans, which come with up-front lower premiums but with higher out-of-pocket expenses. One of…
While you already have enough to worry about when your child leaves for college, you don’t want the specter of them dealing with the theft or damage of their possessions while there. For about $150 a year, you can protect your child’s possessions against theft or damage caused by fire, lightning, smoke, vandalism, electrical surges,…
The Department of Labor has sued a Texas dental practice on behalf of a dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were not reinstated after raising concerns about what COVID-19 safety measures would be in place when the practice reopened in spring 2020. As more employers are bringing people back to the workplace, OSHA has…
It’s summertime and for many that means leisurely weekends on the river, lake or ocean on their boat or personal watercraft like jet skis. But just because you’re out on the water doesn’t mean there aren’t risks, to you and others – or to your watercraft. But what kind of coverage do you need? Should…
InterWest’s Woodland office is hosting a food drive during the entire month of August to benefit Hope’s Anchor, Inc. Hope’s Anchor, Inc. supports family and placement stability and is committed to improving the long-term outcomes for foster and adoptive children, youth and families in Yolo County. They are currently in need of food for the…
WEAVE is the organization chosen by both Sacramento offices as the second quarter IWGB initiative. Today, I received a message from WEAVE about a benefactor who is matching all donations up to $30,000 received by August 31st. If you feel called to help survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking get the help…
Now through August 11th InterWest’s Chico office is once again partnering with Shawna Batham, founder of Project School Ready to provide filled backpacks for children living in transitional housing, shelters and other local organization including Esplanade House, Catalyst Women’s Shelter, Boys and Girls Club. InterWest’s Dan DiMeo and Tammie Baiz are once again spearheading the…
California’s insurance commissioner has approved a 3.4% reduction in the average workers’ compensation benchmark rate as of Sept. 1, 2021. Ricardo Lara decided to order a rate decrease despite the fact that the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, the state’s rate-making agency, had recommended that the average benchmark rate be increased 2.7%. The 3.4% reduction…
There are signs that the Internal Revenue Service is starting to step up its enforcement of the Affordable Care Act employer mandate. During the past six months, there’s been an uptick in the number of employers receiving initial notices stating they may be out of compliance with the requirement that they offer their workers coverage. …