Category Archives: cost savings

You Just Won Your First Government Contract. Now What?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

A common question that arises when speaking with contractors around the country: “Now that we’ve won this contract, what should we do next?” Let’s take a look at the factors that should be considered after a successful bid to ensure … Continue reading →

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Health-Related Productivity Costs to Government Contractors

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

Offering health coverage and benefits to employees and their dependents is a major expense. In government contracting, there’s an interest in keeping costs low and bids competitive. It can be tempting for government contractors to take the required fringe and … Continue reading →

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Boon Buzz: Benefit News for Spring 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 by

April showers bring May flowers, and the world of benefits is also in full bloom! Here’s your spring refresher on the latest regulations, data, and more! Read on to learn more: 1. DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2019 In … Continue reading →

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Standards for San Francisco HCSO Released

Posted on April 26, 2019 by

The City of San Francisco recently released their official 2019 notice regarding the Health Care Security Ordinance that applies to businesses with 20 or more workers and nonprofits with 50 or more employees. It states that businesses with 20 or … Continue reading →

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Self-Funding and Reference-Based Pricing: An Overview

Posted on August 12, 2015 by

As health insurance premiums in the U.S. continue to rise, employers are constantly looking for new ways to reduce employee benefit costs. One solution that many employers are adopting is the use of self-funded health insurance and reference-based pricing. In … Continue reading →

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