Tele-health: It Works…
April 10, 2020
…and all it took was a Pandemic for us to realize it! Remember when the Doctor made house calls? Me either, but I saw it in a movie once or...
Read MoreNYS Workers’ Compensation Board Emergency Decision
March 31, 2020
On March 27th, 2020 the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board made an emergency decision regarding COVID-19. Effective immediately, and to last at least 90 days, an employee can submit...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Employer Issues: Edition 2, The CARES ACT
March 31, 2020
Passed by Congress and signed by the President on Friday March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES) brings much needed relief to the many sectors...
Read MoreEmployer Issues: COVID-19 Edition 1
March 21, 2020
KBM Management wants to keep you informed and well advised as we navigate these uncharted waters of business and life. Information. legislation and guidance are being released quickly as the...
Read MoreFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act: Paid Sick Leave Provisions
March 21, 2020
Part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act creates a federal paid sick leave law providing for employer-paid leave of up to 80 hours to employees for COVID-19 issues. The...
Read MoreHealth Insurance Tax Repeals
December 27, 2019
As the year comes to a close most of us are thinking about enjoying the Holidays, wrapping up 2019 and the decade of the 10’s, and planning for 2020. U.S....
Read MoreSurprise Bill Law Enhancement
November 04, 2019
On October 17th, 2019 Governor Cuomo signed legislation protecting patients from excessive emergency room charges relating to a patient receiving services from an out-of-network provider. The Legislation (S.3171/A.264B) improves the...
Read MoreDFS “Skinny” Plan Press Release
October 07, 2019
On October 2nd, 2019 the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) released a statement reminding New Yorkers that limited duration health insurance plans cannot be legally sold in...
Read More2020 NYS Health Plan Mandates
October 07, 2019
New York State has added mandates applicable to Health Insurance plans starting in 2020. These changes affect out-of-pocket maximums, mental health benefits, substance abuse benefits and fertility services covered in...
Read More2020 Health Insurance Rates
September 06, 2019
Health insurance rates for the 1st quarter of 2020 are expected to be released in the coming weeks and most employers renew their medical and prescription benefit plans on January...
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