Beam Dental, a digitally-native employee benefits company, today announced the addition of voluntary life, accident and hospital indemnity products to its benefits portfolio. With these new products, Beam continues its evolution as a one-stop-shop for ancillary benefits and has rebranded to Beam Benefits. The change is accompanied by a refreshed brand identity and new website. Click here for more information. As always, please contact your Total Benefit Solutions Inc health insurance specialists with questions or concerns at (215)355-2121.
Continue ReadingBeam Introduces Innovative, Prevention-Focused Brush Bucks Dental Plan
Beam Dental, one of the fastest-growing dental benefits providers in the country, has unveiled its new Brush Bucks plan designed to save employers and members money while providing fully covered preventative care. The plan gives employees 100% coverage for diagnostic and preventative services*, which can include routine dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, and X-rays. Each member will also receive a $150 annual maximum — called Brush Bucks — to manage unexpected costs, such as fillings, implants, and other basic and major procedures. The plan does not include a deductible. Find out more about Beam’s Brush Bucks Dental Plan here. As always, please contact your Total Benefit Solutions Inc health insurance specialist… Read More
Continue ReadingINFLATION NOW TOPPING LIST OF EMPLOYER’S PANDEMIC CHALLENGES
Employers have faced many challenges since the start of the pandemic, and now wage inflation may be at the top of the list. Using the law of supply and demand, as the supply of talent decreases, candidates can demand more money. The good news, according to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate fell to 4.6% in October 2021, a new pandemic low. Click the link below to download the full bulletin. As always please contact your Total Benefit Solutions, Inc group account manager if you have any further questions or concerns.
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Continue ReadingTop 10 Questions to Ask Your Benefits Broker
Analyzing these ten critical questions in relation to your organization’s needs will help you make a more informed decision about your benefits broker
Continue ReadingIRS Guidance Clarifies DCAP Relief
The IRS released Notice 2021-26 to address taxation of Dependent Care Assistance Programs (“DCAPs”) as it relates to the relief afforded under Section 214 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) and the increased DCAP limit under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”).
Continue ReadingWhat is Balance Billing?
When a provider bills you for the difference between the provider’s charge and the allowed amount. For example, if the provider’s charge is $100 and the allowed amount is $70, the provider may bill you for the remaining $30. A preferred provider may not balance bill you for covered services. Ask your health insurance experts at Total Benefit Solutions today how to avoid balance billing charges!
Continue ReadingGet Dental and Vision Quotes Now!
Enjoy next-day coverage on most dental insurance plans. There are no enrollment fees with any plans. Preventive visits, such as exams and cleanings, are covered at 100% with network providers.
Continue ReadingIRS Announces New Inflation Adjusted HSA and HRA numbers for 2022
These new rates will take effect for the calendar year 2022. Please reach out to your Total Benefit Solutions, Inc health insurance specialists at (215)355-2121 if you have any questions or concerns about this notice.
Continue ReadingWhat Is Medicare Supplement Insurance?
Medicare coverage can be complex. Some of the rules of Medicare coverage can change without the beneficiary even knowing. Who even knows when their employer crosses an enrollment threshold? Best advice is to always speak to a health insurance specialist who is certified and experienced in the many facets of health insurance including the intersections between Medicare and Employer coverage. Contacting Total Benefit Solutions, Inc is the first step!
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