Goodyear Adds Health Centers to Tire Plants
Goodyear has contracted with Concentra, a subsidiary of Humana Inc., to operate 11 worksite health centers for the tiremaker, providing occupational health services at all locations, as well as primary care services in select locations. The contract with Goodyear is the health care company’s largest worksite client to date, and will create 80 new positions.
Health Care Plan Deadline Coming
TIA reminds its members that Mar. 31 is the last day of the open enrollment period for the association’s HM Care Advantage health insurance program. Under this program, TIA members can obtain a limited-benefit medical indemnity plan for rates as low as $150 a month. For more information or to enroll in HM Care Advantage,
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
TIA Adds Health, Workers’ Comp Insurance Benefits for Members
The Tire Industry Association announced it has partnered with Federated Insurance to offer members access to affordable and comprehensive workers’ compensation insurance, in addition to access to , a selection of limited-benefit medical plans through, HM Care Advantage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield TIA members interested in more information and a
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 –
Tips to Boost Your Shop’s Financial Health
Although the economy has begun to shown some signs of improvement, tire dealers and other small business owners know that in order to succeed, they must continue operating cautiously. From cutting operating expenses to protecting cash flow and tightening overall finances, there are a variety of things dealers can do to boost their bottom line.
HSE Updates Health & Safety Advice for Tire Fitters
Almost 20 years after it published the last "blue book" giving advice on how to comply with health and safety guidelines, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has released updated details. And what’s more, "Health and Safety in Motor Vehicle Repair and Associated Industries" can be downloaded for free from the HSE Web site, Tyres