https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/coronavirus-employer-guide-part-2-ffcra-podcast/

Host Dorothy Cociu shares an overview off the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – An Employer Guide Part 2, which summarizes an overview of the law, what size employers it applies to, and an overview of the provisions of the Paid Sick Leave and expanded Family Medical Leave requirements under FFCRA. She discusses the number of hours/days required for the leaves, pay levels, how the tax credits will work, and provides an overview of the Department of Labor’s recent Q&As on FFCRA. This overview will provide you with the basics of what each employer is required to offer to their employees due to the current Coronavirus pandemic.

https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/employer-guide-to-coronavirus-in-the-workplace-part-1-podcast/

Podcast Host Dorothy Cociu provides an Employer Guide to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Workplace – Part One. She discusses California Dept of Labor Commissioner’s FAQs on how Paid Sick Leave, Child Day Care closings, Exempt Employee Status and more relates to COVID-19 , as well as What Your Health Plan Has to Cover, Costs of Screening and Testing, and many other common employer questions. As this was being released, the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed, so Dorothy edited in some preliminary information on this new federal law, as she knew at the time of this recording. Note that additional, more detailed information on FFCRA will be included in the next podcast (Employer Guide to the Coronavirus in the Workplace -Part 2). The final bill that was signed into law was modified slightly, so Part 2 will cover those changes and provide more helpful information to employers.

https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/an-underwriter-actuarial-look-at-cost-containment-in-self-funded-health/

Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Rick Paul, President of US Benefits, a self-funded stop loss underwriting firm, who shares his somewhat unique and sometimes controversial views on how to contain costs in a self-funded health plan.  Rick is frank, to the point, and not afraid to state, in real world terms, what’s wrong with the healthcare system!  In this podcast, he also shares his ideas on how to solve the healthcare crisis in the USA.  Join us for this fascinating discussion! 

Host Dorothy Cociu is interviewed on the topic of mid-size to large group health plan cost containment, where she shares her insights and ideas on the best ways to reduce costs in a group health plan, by managing the highest cost factors in a health plan: facilities cost, chronic claims cost and prescription drug expenditures. She will also discuss plan funding and financing methods that can seriously reduce your health plan cost. Join us for this informative and timely informational podcast!

https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/cost-containment-in-large-group-health-insurance-market

Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Marilyn Monahan, Esq., Monahan Law Office, on the complications of the ACA reporting process for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), the requirements, and what to do if you receive an IRS 226-J letter or Marketplace Appeal letter. We discuss real world approaches to responses, the most common mistakes, and how to be sure your forms are filed correctly the first time going forward. This frank discussion gives you helpful information to avoid costly IRS penalties.

https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-you-get-irs-226-j-letter

Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Jacquelyn Thorp, MSHR, SPHR, PHR ca, CEO, Founder and Trainer of Train Me Today on the Hottest California HR and Employment Issues for 2020, including Minimum Wage & Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds, Lactation Accommodation (SB 142), Arbitration Agreements (AB 51), Severance Agreements & No-Rehire Provisions, Anti-Harassment Training, the Independent Contractor’s Bill (AB 5), Employee Manuals/Handbooks, and More! Jackie provides real-world insights and breaks down complicated issues into workable solutions. This is a must-listen for HR Departments and CEOS/CFOs!

https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/the-hottest-california-hr-and-employment-issues-for-2020