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Scientist Use Smartphone to Detect Food Poisoning

Posted on February 19, 2018 by jshagena

Scientists at University of Massachusetts Amherst found way to detect bacteria by attaching a device to smartphone, however advancement isn’t quite far enough yet to determine if the bacteria is good or bad. Check the … Continue reading →

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Overtime Wage Payment Rule On Hold!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by jshagena

Federal Court Strikes Down 2016 Overtime Rule – U.S. Federal District Court Judge Amos L. Mazzant issued a ruling striking down an Obama Administration regulation on overtime pay. This rule would’ve doubled the FLSA’s salary … Continue reading →

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HSA Limits Announced for 2016

Posted on February 10, 2015 by jshagena

IRS Releases health savings account (HSA) limits for 2016 to adjust for inflation.  Contact TRG for details on the adjusted limits and how an HSA may benefit your business.    

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GreenLight Pitch Competition a Success!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by jshagena

Winners selected in the Blue Water area’s first GreenLight Pitch Competition finals (a competition created to encourage entrepreneurship): Grand prize winner SroundMe – a mobile media sharing application built upon geofencing technology; 2nd place winner ManeScene.com, Inc. … Continue reading →

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GreenLight Pitch Competition in Port Huron

Posted on December 8, 2014 by jshagena

Blue Water area’s first GreenLight Pitch Competition finals, a competition created to encourage entrepreneurship, are set for Dec. 9 at St. Clair County Community College Fine Arts Theatre building.  The 10 finalists will pitch their business models at 5:30 p.m. with a reception to … Continue reading →

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COBRA Notices and Marketplace Enrollment Period

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jshagena

The federal regulatory agencies issued a bulletin announcing an extended special enrollment period for individuals currently enrolled in (or eligible for) COBRA.  The special enrollment opportunity gives eligible individuals until July 1, 2014 to enroll … Continue reading →

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The DOL and HHS Issue Clarifying Guidance Regarding COBRA

Posted on May 6, 2014 by jshagena

On May 2, 2014, the DOL released proposed regulations, which would amend the COBRA notice requirements to reflect changes made by the ACA. The DOL also released updated versions of the model general notice and model … Continue reading →

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ACA-Final Pay or Play Mandate

Posted on March 5, 2014 by jshagena

The IRS recently issued final regulations on the Affordable Care Act’s employer shared responsibility rules (“pay or play” mandate).  The employer mandate generally requires applicable large employers to offer health coverage to their full-time employees … Continue reading →

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Michigan to Allow Health Insurance Carriers to Reinstate Canceled Policies

Posted on November 26, 2013 by jshagena

Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director, Ann Flood, announced that Michigan will allow health insurers to reinstate canceled policies. Note – health insurance companies are not mandated to reinstate policies and many … Continue reading →

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Benefit and Rate Shocks with Health Insurance Exchanges

Posted on October 1, 2013 by jshagena

Health insurance rates and benefits through the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Exchanges won’t be what consumers expect.  Read here for more information.

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