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South Carolina Medicaid Eligibility

Healthcare is an incredibly costly, yet vital expense for individuals all around the world, especially because everyone faces medical problems at some point or another in their lifetime. Some people are fortunate enough to be able to afford those associated doctor’s bills, prescriptions, surgeries, and hospital stays, but those from lower-income homes may struggle to raise funds.

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South Carolina Flexible Spending Account Overview

Flexible Spending Accounts are invaluable tools that your employees can use to offset the oftentimes overwhelming and expensive costs of medical care. They provide an additional layer of financial protection for families beyond insurance and a certain peace of mind along with it.

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Beckham Insurance Group

Beckham Insurance Group announces Partnership with Patriot Growth Insurance

We are pleased to announce that Beckham Insurance Group has partnered with Patriot Growth Insurance in order to best serve our clients. The combined company has over 1,000 employees, 10,000 business clients, 80 locations, and is one of the Top 20 privately owned employee benefits consulting firms in the United States.

Beckham Insurance Group clients will now have access to nationally negotiated contracts with Insurance Companies, Industry Leading Analytic Tools, Benefit Administration Systems, Benefit Communication Technologies, ERISA attorneys, Actuaries,  IT Solutions, and membership in the TRUE network of advisors: the nations leading employee benefit consulting association.

Beckham Insurance Group will retain their distinctively local operation ( same offices in SC and GA) and our clients will continue to work with the same great staff. We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to our continued success together!

Compliance Update: Employer Reporting of Health Coverage

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), specific reporting requirements have been instated over the years that require employers to account for the kind of health coverage they provide their employees with. These reporting requirements are governed by two Sections of the Internal Revenue Code, 6055 and 6056, and each relates to specific health-related topics. These Sections, like others in the Code, are subject to constant changes and updates that must be complied with if employers are to report their health coverage options legally.

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Don’t Let Mental Health Support Weaken Post-Pandemic

Mental health programs have been developing and growing in very positive, encouraging ways throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a significant uptick in the amount of value both society and business have placed on mental health, and much progress has been made in securing better mental health benefits for employees across the board.

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Employers Use Benefits and Perks to Counter Resignations

Employee resignations have been on the rise recently causing many employers to scramble to find ways to reduce their ever-growing turnover rates. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a significant increase in these resignations, especially among lower-level, low-wage employee groups. These individuals were faced with the unprecedented large-scale opportunity to leave their jobs and seek better-paying positions, leaving their former employers scrambling for help.

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401(k) Contribution Limits for 2022

Everybody wants to enjoy a peaceful, worry-free retirement one day. But if you don’t plan for the future now, it may be much more difficult to do so later. 401(k) plans are a great tool individuals can use to save for retirement. It offers many great benefits, on top of being a solid savings fund, and many employees seek out jobs almost solely for benefits like a 401(k).

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4 Reasons to Offer 401(k) at Your Small Business

Companies and employees both are always on the lookout for new benefits and savings options. For companies, they provide a way of overtaking their competition and attracting top talent. For employees, they provide necessary financial assistance in everything from insurance to savings.

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Do Small Businesses Have to Offer Health Insurance?

Health insurance is a key benefit for employers to offer on the market today. It provides them with a security blanket in case of medical emergencies, and can greatly relieve the stress related to potentially high healthcare expenses. Because of these benefits and other legal reasons, most companies are required by law to offer health insurance, but do small businesses have to meet that same requirement?

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Benefits of Workplace Counseling

Most people won’t admit to needing any kind of counseling services, but when they’re offered and used, a clear difference can be seen in the way your employees work and live. Workplace counseling services are an essential tool in your benefits package because it’s one of the few aids you can offer your employees whose benefits can be immediately apparent in the way your employees behave and interact with others at work.

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