Health Savings Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

By Bob Zeller October 11, 2022 “On January 1, 2023, the minimum annual deductible for a Health Savings Account eligible health plan increases from $2,800 to $3,000.  Over the last eleven years healthcare consumers have contributed almost $300 billion to...
Group Captives

Group Captives

By Greg Watkins September 28, 2022 It was January 1, 2014, that we started considering a benefits captive for some of our customers.  We are always seeking better ways for our customers to control their healthcare spend.  The common characteristic of the...
Preparing for Open Enrollment

Preparing for Open Enrollment

by Katie Mercurio, Account Manager July 21, 2022 Open enrollment season has always been one of the busiest times of the year for HR professionals. We are finding that many HR leaders are already getting questions from their employees about what’s changing in...
The Watko Way

The Watko Way

Bob Zeller, Benefits Consultant July 7, 2022 I’ve been in the Employee Benefits space for 40 years and have never witnessed such a shift in employee needs.  The pandemic has caused employers to increase their focus on the health and wellbeing of their employees....
National Insurance Awareness Day

National Insurance Awareness Day

On June 28th each year, National Insurance Awareness Day encourages us to think about the insurance policies we have in place, and make sure they are up to date.  As we progress through different phases of life, our insurance needs change, and it is good practice to...