What Is Disability Medicare Supplemental Insurance? | VA Employee Benefits

Because your Medicare benefits often require a copayment or may be limited in the amount of coverage per year, a Medicare supplement insurance plan can be purchased to cover the gaps in Medicare coverage. These supplemental insurance plans–called Medigap plans–are available from private insurers. If you are a Medicare beneficiary because you are 65 or … Continued

Ask the Experts: EEO-1 Filing | Virginia Employee Benefits

Question: What is the EEO-1 report, which companies need to file it, and where do we get the data for the report? Answer: The EEO-1 report is a compliance survey mandated by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. All employers with 15 or more employees are covered by Title VII and are required to … Continued

Examples of Companies’ Wellness Programs | Virginia Benefit Advisors

Companies implement workplace wellness programs to improve the health of workers, increase productivity and decrease the costs related to health care and employee absenteeism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention promotes workplace wellness programs as a way to improve the health and quality of life for Americans and reduce the nation’s health-care costs. Workplace … Continued

Update for the Franchise Industry: Is your brand manager creating a “joint employment” relationship with your franchisees’ employees? | VA Employee Benefits

For several years now, franchisors have been the subject of attention in the labor and employment law arenas, and new rules and regulations are challenging franchise relationships in a number of ways. One increasingly important legal question in the franchise world is how the law defines “employer.” The evolving definition of that term is at … Continued

How to Implement a Workplace Fitness Program | Virginia Employee Benefits

Implementing a workplace fitness program at the office can help your company’s bottom line. A study by The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, with results published in a 2008 issue of the “Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine,” found that employees who engaged in workplace wellness programs saved $176 to $182 on health … Continued

Secrets to Successful Hiring | Virginia Employee Benefits

Today we’re talking about the secrets to successful hiring. Let’s face it… if recruiting were simple, it wouldn’t be such a valued expertise within the human resources field. 4 Must-Haves for Recruiting First, let’s take a look at your overall recruiting process. You need to have a system in place that allows you to:      … Continued

Guidance on Developing a Mentorship Program | VA Employee Benefits

Question: What guidance or templates can you provide relevant to implementing a mentorship program? Answer: When considering the implementation of a mentoring program, there are many components that are critical to the foundation for success of the program. Specifically, what is the primary goal or objective of the program? Is the intent to onboard new employees … Continued

Health Insurance Industry Terms You Need To Know | VA Employee Benefits

With the ever increasing amount of regulations in the Health Insurance industry – the amount of acronyms is rising rapidly.  If you don’t follow the latest news religiously, then you could find yourself M.O. (missing out!).  Even if you are a seasoned “insurance chooser” – some of the more common terminology could be just as … Continued