Our Primary Concern: YOU!
05/05/2020
Our entire PA Chamber Insurance team hopes this update finds you and your family healthy and safe.
Read MoreEmployee Work From Home Guide: A Customizable Template For Employers
04/03/2020
A helpful template for you to customize your guide for your employees working from home, including work area, communications, cyber security considerations, attire, distractions, self-assessment, breaks and more.
Read MoreAn Employer’s Quick Guide To Managing Remote Workers
04/03/2020
The COVID-19 coronavirus has caused many employers across the country to make significant changes to their standard procedures, including shifting their employees from working at the office to working from home. While this working arrangement can help employers and employees stay healthy, it can be challenging for both parties to navigate.
Read MoreIRS Issues Guidance on Tax Credits for Coronavirus Paid Leave
03/24/2020
Small and midsize employers may begin using two new refundable payroll tax credits to obtain reimbursement for the costs of providing coronavirusrelated leave to their employees, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on March 20, 2020.
Read MoreEmployee Benefit Resources for Businesses During COVID-19
03/24/2020
As a partner facing this unprecedented time for businesses and their employees, we want to provide as much support as possible in helping you manage care for your employees and your company. We have a variety of resources to assist you that might be helpful during this time.
Read MoreWORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION HAS DESIGNATED THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK A GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
03/04/2020
In the wake of this announcement, countries worldwide are warning against traveling to China, where the outbreak continues to spread rapidly.
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS AND THE WORKPLACE – COMPLIANCE ISSUES FOR EMPLOYERS
03/04/2020
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace.
Read MoreABOUT CORONAVIRUSES AND THE WORKPLACE
03/04/2020
Coronaviruses are fairly common and don’t typically affect humans. When they do, their effects are usually mild, as in the case of the common cold. However, deadlier variations of these coronaviruses have cropped up in recent years.
Read MoreAvoiding Pitfalls in Interviews
02/19/2020
Interviews are like an overcomplicated first date: you want to make a good first impression and show interest, but you don’t want to get too personal. The following tips were developed to provide guidelines around what’s acceptable and what to avoid in your interview process.
Read MoreDOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2020
02/13/2020
On Jan. 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including those listed here.
Read MoreThe State of the Union Address and the Employee Benefits Market
02/05/2020
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, President Donald Trump delivered the 2020 State of the Union Address (SOTU). This News Brief provides an overview of the employee benefits-related topics that were covered in the 2020 SOTU.
Read MoreThings to Know About Coronavirus
02/03/2020
This Live Well, Work Well article provides an overview of coronavirus including symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention.
Read More5 Employee Benefits Developments to Watch in 2020
01/24/2020
Linked below is important information regarding Employee Benefits in 2020.
Read MoreImportant Tax Information for Guardian Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs
01/15/2020
Linked below is important information from Guardian regarding the short term and/or long term disability insurance program.
Read MoreDOL Announces Increased Civil Penalties for 2020
01/15/2020
On Jan. 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws.
Read MoreAmazon rolls out new Alexa feature to let consumers refill prescriptions
11/26/2019
FierceHealthcare
Read MorePennsylvania takes another step toward launching state-based insurance exchange
11/26/2019
FierceHealthcare
Read MoreThe most remote emergency room: Life and death in rural America
11/16/2019
The Washington Post
Read MoreLeapfrog released its new safety grades. It's also facing a lawsuit challenging its methods
11/08/2019
Fierce Healthcare
Read MoreObscure Model Puts a Price on Good Health—and Drives Down Drug Costs
11/04/2019
The makers of the cholesterol-lowering drug Praluent, which first went on sale for $14,600, offered to sell it for as little as $4,500, after rebates. A new migraine drug called Aimovig, expected to cost up to $10,000 a year, went on sale for $6,900. And Zolgensma, a lifesaving gene therapy for children that its maker said might cost up to $5 million, was priced at $2.1 million.
Read MoreUHC policy will limit outpatient surgery payments to hospitals
10/29/2019
Becker's Hospital Review
Read MoreExclusive Benefit—An Analysis of Pharmacy Benefit Managers as Potential ERISA Fiduciaries
10/04/2019
Bloomberg Law
Read MoreSam's Club launches healthcare pilot program for members
09/26/2019
Becker's Hospital Review
Read MoreWalmart unveils plan to build healthcare workforce: 5 things to know
09/24/2019
Becker's Hospital Review
Read MoreEmployers, Employees Lack Knowledge Of HSAs, Report Says
09/23/2019
Financial Advisor Magazine
Read MorePCI Welcomes Jason Benjamin
08/16/2019
Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance is pleased to welcome Jason Benjamin, Benefits Consultant in the Lehigh Valley where he is responsible for service and retention of PCI’s existing insurance customers, and to affirm a customer-centric presence in the eastern region of the state. He works in tandem with the PCI sales team to ease the transition for oncoming prospects to satisfied customers. As a previous long-standing member of the PCI team, Jason returns after working with Kistler Tiffany Benefits.
A CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN ORSINGER
07/15/2019
Brian Orsinger, 39, is COO of Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance in Harrisburg. Prior to joining PA Chamber Insurance this year, he held positions at Key Insurance & Benefits Services, First Niagara Benefits Consulting, Banyan Consulting and Sovereign Benefits Consulting. He started his career in finance at Select Medical Corp.