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Employee Health Benefits
6 min read

1099 employees — Hiring independent contractors in the US and understanding the key differences from employees

Hiring a 1099 employee can provide you with a lot of flexibility as an employer. Read on to learn what a 1099 employee is and how to work with one.

Jacqueline Demarco
Jacqueline Demarco
Employee Health Benefits
4 min read

Understanding Special Enrollment Periods and Qualifying Life Events

Understanding how the special enrollment period and qualifying life events work helps you better support your employees looking for health insurance coverage.

Jacqueline Demarco
Jacqueline Demarco
Employee Health Benefits
4 min read

What is a health insurance premium?

What is a health insurance premium? That’s the monthly cost an individual pays to receive healthcare coverage. Read on to learn more.

Jacqueline Demarco
Jacqueline Demarco
Employee Health Benefits
5 min read

Benefits administration: Key components and best practices for effective employee management

Master benefits administration with our guide on key components and best practices. Want to manage employee benefits effectively? Discover how to optimize your approach today.

Jacqueline Demarco
Jacqueline Demarco
Employee Health Benefits
6 min read

How to give your employees a health insurance stipend

Want to give your employees a healthcare stipend they can use to pay for health insurance, medical bills, and more? Here’s how to do it.

Adam Stevenson
Adam Stevenson
Health InsuranceEmployee Health Benefits
3 min read

What is a defined contribution in employee health benefits?

The idea behind defined contribution is simple: instead of choosing a health plan for your employees, you give them money to choose their own.

Adam Stevenson
Adam Stevenson
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