Enrollment Opens for New TIA Health Plan Benefit
The open enrollment period for TIA members to join in HM Care Advantage has begun, according to TIA, and will run through March 31. HM Care Advantage offers plans designed to help meet basic health care needs by providing fixed-payment amounts for unlimited physician office visits, insured prescription drugs, inpatient hospitalization, surgery, emergency care and
How Health Care Reform Affects Small Businesses
There’s plenty of debate about whether the new health care reform bill is good for America. Whatever your views, it looks like the Affordable Care Act – a massive piece of legislation passed by Congress in March – is here to stay. The majority of Americans without health insurance are the owners or employees of
Small Businesses and Health Care
Many small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that provide health insurance coverage to their employees now qualify for a special tax credit. Included in the health care reform legislation – the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – which was approved by Congress and signed by President Obama on Mar. 23, the credit is designed to
Healthcare & Tire Dealers: What the Law Will Mean
[Editor’s Note: We have received a number of questions concerning the potential impact of the recently enacted healthcare reform bill on tire dealers and suppliers. The article below is from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and examines some of the key elements of the bill as it could impact small, entrepreneurial businesses. This article was written by Karen
What New Health Care Law Means to You
The sweeping health care bill passed by the House of Representatives Sunday, and now headed for President Obama’s desk, promises a sea change in the way that small business owners purchase and provide health insurance for themselves and their employees, according to Money magazine. But many of the provisions won’t kick in until 2014 –
Insurance Must-Haves
Business experts say thatindependent businesses generally go through three distinct growth stages, andthe amount and type of insurance a business needs depends on which stage it’sin. In the early stages of growth, for example, a company should focus on onlythe basics; then, additional insurance should be added gradually as thebusiness expands. Not sure which stage
Healthy Holiday Habits Start Now
Entrepreneurs are used toworking long hours and occasionally ignoring their health, all for the sake ofmaking their small business a success. With the holiday season quicklyapproaching and leftover Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and Christmasgoodies all racing through our heads, now is the time to establish healthyholiday habits that will make your New Year’s resolutions last
USW Files Suit Against CTNA Disputing Retiree Health Plan Changes
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers has filed a class action lawsuit against Continental Tire North America (CTNA) in a dispute over retiree medical benefits.
Senate Continues Small Business Healthcare Bill Debate
(Akron/Tire Review) The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that the U.S. Senate would continue its debate of the Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act (S. 1955).
Five Ways to Slash Insurance Costs
Take control of rising premiums. Learn from those who’ve done it. These days, Bob Malerba, owner of Malerba’s Silver City Tire Co., is feeling a lot better about the cost of his business insurance. Just 18 months ago, Malerba was at his wits end as he helplessly watched his insurance rates skyrocket. Malerba knew he