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In the State of Wyoming, small businesses and large corporations can come to Taylor Benefits Insurance Agency to find the best and most affordable group health insurance and employee benefit plans. We will provide you with many different options to create one comprehensive health and benefits plan. Our 25 years in the industry enables us to negotiate and customize your health insurance and benefits plan. We will make sure that everyone working for your company is happy with their new benefits, insurance plans, and programs. We’ll even use our negotiation skills to get your premiums lowered.
Large employers in Wyoming include L&H Industrial with 2000 employees and Cloud Peak Energy with 1,200. Many employers are much smaller but still well over the ACA threshold, requiring that they provide health insurance to their workforce. Companies offering health insurance must abide by the ACA requirements for coverage and affordability and still watch out for the impact on their bottom line. In Wyoming, employers on average cover the cost of 83 percent of the premium for single coverage, and half of the companies surveyed offer at least two plans.
Employers may give workers a choice between one plan with a lower cost, like an HMO or a high deductible plan, and one with a heftier price tag. The employee can contribute more for the alternate if they prefer the structure, as with a PPO or point of service option. One must meet the affordability threshold, which means it costs the worker less than 9.12 percent of the employee’s household income. For example, suppose an employee’s salary is $50,000 annually. In that case, the maximum allowed is $4,650 for that individual to participate in the workforce plan. However, the rule only applies to employee coverage without considering what it costs for dependents to be included.
While small businesses (with fewer than fifty workers) don’t have an obligation to offer health insurance to their employees, they may want to. Health insurance is a top wish-list perk for employees and l recruits. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that almost half of the small businesses offer insurance to their workforce, but enrollment is low. That might be because the workers get coverage from another source or find the cost too high. The ACA has excellent resources and support for small businesses that want to offer health insurance. In addition, some companies may be eligible for tax credits to reduce the administrative burden. Your Taylor Benefits Insurance consultant can help navigate the options.
Wyoming does not require employers to offer paid time off to workers. However, employees value their benefits packages, and many companies offer some time off to recruit and retain talent. In addition, paid time off and expanded family leave (often unpaid) are among the most requested benefits after health insurance.
When possible, employers may add other benefits, like retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, dental and vision coverage, and more. Many employees value flexible scheduling, particularly if they are balancing family demands with work requirements. Companies may find it cost-effective to allow workers to shift their schedules or offer work-from-home options on request.
Almost sixty percent of workers in Wyoming have an Employee Assistance Plan as part of their benefits package. An EAP typically offers workers a fast, confidential way to obtain assistance for crises without using their health insurance. Often, the worker can make the initial contact online or by phone and be given access to several counseling sessions and referrals for more if necessary. Typical EAP needs include family issues, substance abuse, financial emergencies, and work-related conflicts.
We are confident that we can find benefits and coverage options that you’ll find satisfactory to add to your flexible group plan. We’ll also make sure that you meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. This will help your business earn tax breaks each year.
After tailoring the perfect group health insurance and employee benefit plan, we will offer our HR management tool to help everyone become more familiar with the new plan. Some of the benefits you can select include:
To keep your most valued workers, it’s important to have great insurance and benefit plans for them to take advantage of. When your employees and their families are taken care of, they are likely to remain valuable assets to your company. Get the right health insurance and benefit plans for your business and start attracting and keeping quality employees. Call in today, and we will begin discussing your options and even provide you with a FREE quote!
These are some answers to frequently asked questions concerning health insurance plans and employee benefits packages in Wyoming:
Health insurance for large groups can be beneficial to all parties involved, including employers. Employers can claim tax benefits for the health insurance premiums they pay for their employees. Overall, it improves employee loyalty by making workers feel more valued, resulting in a more positive and upbeat work environment.
Medical insurance plans purchased by businesses with 50 or fewer employees are known as small-group plans. A company must have a minimum of two employees and a maximum of 50 employees in order to be eligible for small business insurance. Members of the group plan, with the exception of the employer and the employee’s family members, must be full-time employees.
Employee benefits packages vary by company and are based on what they choose to offer to their employees. Often, financial benefits include retirement and 401k plans. Other perks include health insurance, paid leave, leave, gym memberships, and a flexible work environment.
Health insurance costs depend on several factors, including the group size, the plan structure, and the included benefits. In Wyoming, employers pay an average of $6389 per worker, which covers 83 percent of the premium.
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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