Atmore, Alabama has taken a proactive approach toward fostering industrial growth. The city leaders are aware that it takes more than just fertile farmland and tall pines to attract industry players. In the same way, it takes more than a good product to attract employees. Employers need a good benefits plan to be competitive.
Whether you are hiring new staff, working to retain retaining the ones you have, or both, it is important to keep in mind that employees make decisions based on benefits as well as the pay rate. Of course, the cost of providing employees benefits is on the rise across the country, and Atmore is no exception.
Large employers are more likely to offer group health insurance to their employees and also more likely to provide a choice between plans and subsidize the premiums. Employers often find that their workforce looks at the upfront costs of health insurance (premiums) more closely than the usage costs, like copayments and deductibles.
While Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans have become more widespread, many consumers still choose a PPO (preferred provider organization) if they have one available, even at a higher cost. The reason typically offered is that the HMO doesn’t include their particular medical provider or that the subscriber doesn’t want to go through a primary care physician to obtain a referral to a specialist. Still, surveys typically indicate similar satisfaction ratings for both kinds of plans.
For small businesses, good coverage and reasonable cost are both crucial when choosing a small group health insurance plan for their workforce. The business owner often determines the health insurance model based on their needs in consultation with an advisor like Taylor Benefits Insurance.
Smaller companies may offer a Point of Service plan, which has some of the flexibility of a PPO along with the savings of an HMO. Usually, there is a low deductible for care that the subscriber obtains within the network, with higher charges for care outside the network. The model in this way is similar to a PPO. If your employees prefer greater flexibility in provider selection, a POS can be an excellent option.
Cafeteria plans are a popular way of allowing employees to pay for some benefits using pre-tax income, saving them money. These programs are called “cafeteria plans” because the subscribers choose whether to participate and which benefits to opt for. The employer also profits by reducing the salary on which they owe payroll taxes. Employees who opt out can sometimes receive a portion of the benefit in additional wages. Participants can pay for their health insurance premiums and also fund flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, or dependent care accounts with pre-tax dollars.
Small companies (with fewer than 100 employees) can create a simple Cafeteria Plan to ease compliance with nondiscrimination testing by following some administrative rules. Talk to your Taylor Benefits Insurance consultant for details.
Employers often find themselves faced with the dilemma of having to balance their business’s bottom line and the needs of their employees. The competitive marketplace doesn’t make it easier, and you need to take every advantage you can get. You need to compete for the best employees, so your company can continue to thrive.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) changed the employee benefits landscape significantly. For employers, keeping up with the changes is a monumental task. Fortunately, Taylor Benefits can help you navigate through these healthcare reforms to ensure that you make smart choices. We do this by evaluating your business needs and offering you valuable recommendations.
Call 800-903-6066 for a free consultation on Atmore Group Health Insurance & Employee Benefits Plans, and if you need more than the auto policy, we can provide homeowners insurance, renters insurance and more.
Taylor Benefits Insurance Agency offers high-quality group health insurance and employee benefits services to employers in Atmore. Our goal is to help you find the best insurance company and save money while guiding you through the increasingly complex world of employee benefits. Whether you have a small or large group, we’ve got you covered.
We can tailor a package that will meet your specific needs. Our staff of experienced benefits professionals will develop packages that resonate with your business and employees. They leverage their intricate knowledge of employee benefits to provide sensible, affordable solutions.
We have benefits specialists covering all lines of employee benefits with the vital knowledge and experience to help you find the right policy and keep the programs running smoothly.
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Taylor Benefits Insurance is an independent agency working with top health insurance in Atmore to meet all your health insurance needs. We are dedicated to offering customers excellent coverage options at competitive prices.
We carefully select our carriers to provide you with the best level of service, coverage, and price. We design a custom approach that meets your needs.
Since Taylor Benefits is an independent broker, we provide not only great service but also offer education for businesses seeking to upgrade their choices or seeking workers’ compensation. Our brokers also work to see that you enjoy a have a positive overall experience.
We’d like to hear from you. Give us a call at 800-903-6066. You can also request a proposal. We’ll be glad to provide answers to all your group health insurance and employee benefits.
Written by Todd Taylor
Todd Taylor oversees most of the marketing and client administration for the agency with help of an incredible team. Todd is a seasoned benefits insurance broker with over 35 years of industry experience. As the Founder and CEO of Taylor Benefits Insurance Agency, Inc., he provides strategic consultations and high-quality support to ensure his clients’ competitive position in the market.
Todd Taylor with Taylor Benefits gives our small business the kind of personal service we need. Insurance benefits are important to our employees and Todd helps us find a balance between benefits and value. Todd responds immediately to my phone calls & e-mails. He has even gotten in touch with me on a Sunday when we were in need of coverage answers immediately. We are very pleased with the hands-on service Todd and his staff provide.”
-Ken and Linda Orvick, Orvick Management Group, Inc.
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