For most private businesses and municipal governments, surety bonds are the preferred approach for guaranteeing the performance of obligations between entities. Put simply, surety bonds exist to ensure contract completion in the event of default from one party.
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The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently posted notices about changes affecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs.) Here’s a brief breakdown of these recent notices, and the implications they will have for employers.
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Rose & Kiernan, Inc. recently held a second webinar on the New York State Paid Family Leave Program (PFL), offering an overview of the program’s final regulations and tips for effective administration. Following the webinar, we compiled a list with additional answers to many questions asked by attendees during our presentation.
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Forms pertinent to the administration of the NY Paid Family Leave (PFL) program continue to trickle-in from New York State, including PFL waivers, the general application form and more.
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In order to provide a perspective on the Executive Orders related to health care that were signed earlier this week, we are providing a summary of what we feel has actually occurred and what is likely to occur moving forward.
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The Business Council of New York State, Inc. honored Rose & Kiernan, Inc. at last week’s Annual Meeting by naming the company its Member of the Year. The award recognizes Rose & Kiernan as the type of corporate citizen New York is known for.
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Now that we’re past the September 30, 2017 deadline for using reconciliation rules to repeal and replace the current U.S. health care system, what lies ahead for the Affordable Care Act? Dan Colacino, Vice President of Underwriting and Compliance, details the options for what could happen next.
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In a move to strengthen our unparalleled service offerings for clients in key upstate New York communities, Rose & Kiernan, Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of SEFCU Insurance Agency’s commercial insurance and employee benefit practices.
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While most assume Equifax’s massive data breach is solely an issue for consumers, it’s important to consider that many small businesses’ credit activity is under the names of business owners. Businesses that use personal credit cards and/or maintain debt in the name of an individual are also at risk for cybersecurity and identity theft attacks.
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Under a final rule that was deemed effective on January 1, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its intent to update employer requirements for injury and illness data recordkeeping through required electronic submissions.
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