Empire Strikes Back – 2019 Health Plans
Empire Strikes Back – 2019 Health Plans Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield has announced the new Empire Blue Access Network for 2019. This networks pairs with the long successful industry leading Empire PPO/EPO network. The Blue Access plan unifies the Pathways and...
2019 New Oscar Circle Plus
2019 New Oscar Circle Plus Background: The Google of health insurance? Oscar entered the NY market on Jan 1, 2014 and had around 16,000 members. In 2015, it expanded coverage to New Jersey and grew to about 40,000 members. In 2016, Oscar had 145,000 members in New...
NYS Passes Sexual Harassment law
Employers, initially, should evaluate existing sexual harassment prevention policies and education regarding non-employees in the workforce, including independent contractors.
Employers should review existing sexual harassment policies and training programs for compliance with the Budget’s minimum standards, and revise them accordingly if necessary.
New York employers should review standard settlement and arbitration agreements in connection with sexual harassment complaints, and revise them in light of the Budget’s requirements.
2019 NYS Paid Family Leave Rate Increase
2019 NYS Paid Family Leave Rate Increase The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced the updated Paid Family Leave premium rate and covered payroll limit for 2019. The NY DFS publishes a new employee contribution rate and wage cap each...
NYS 2019 Final Rates Approved
NYS has approved 2019 Final Rates last Frdiay. Small group rates will increase 3.8% and 8.6% for individuals.