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Cal OSHA Training

February 16, 2018

This week marked another successful Cal OSHA Development Academy training. Do your clients know about these offerings? Send them this link for upcoming courses: http://dibu.com/value-added-services/development-academy/

Assurex Global: Top Five Employee Benefit Trends for 2018

January 30, 2018

Here are five key developments that employers offering employee benefit packages should monitor in the coming year.

 

Benefit packages for the multi-generational workforce

While the millennial generation has garnered much of the attention the past few years, Gen Z workers are coming quickly. Despite the labels, employees don’t think of themselves as generations. They’ll look for benefits that fit with different phases of life. Employers should consider tailoring benefit packages and providing varying communication mediums.

 

Evolving role of the U.S. health insurers

With a number of transactions set for this year (e.g. CVS-Aetna), the role of the health insurer is quickly moving from paying claims and supplying provider networks to providing and managing almost all patient care. Employers will need to understand how this shift might impact their employees.

 

Greater focus on financial wellness

The idea of financial wellness is not new, but we anticipate even greater emphasis on expanding the notion this year. The hot product for many millennials is student loan repayment. Other solutions such as voluntary insurance products and education will serve many generations. Employers should determine what their own population will desire.

 

Embracing data to enhance decision making

Companies know they need data to maximize their business and grow revenue. However, many don’t fully utilize data to better manage their benefit plans and engage their employees. As health care costs continue to outpace general inflation and wage growth, employers will need data to understand the health of their population and design programs to address gaps.

 

Pharmacy

While pharmacy claim trends are moderating relative to prior years, the concern remains continued growth in costs, due primarily to an increased number of specialty medications coming to market. The escalating opioid crisis is also of grave concern. Managing the pharmacy plan will require an aggressive approach and constant supervision.

Content thanks to Assurex Global.

OSHA Posting Reminder

January 19, 2018

As a reminder per this email, all employers with 11 or more employees (except those in certain low-hazard establishments in the retail, professional services, finance and real estate sectors) are required to post the OSHA 300 Form summarizing their workplace illnesses and injuries for 2017. This must be posted in a place where the employees can easily read the information and understand the types of accidents that are occurring at their workplace. This form must be posted until the end of April 2018.

Please contact Steve Gutilla, Jr. with any questions you may have.

 

Throwback Thursday: Jeff Priolo of SLO

January 18, 2018

#TBT to our very own Jeff Priolo (of our San Luis Obispo office) volunteering with the Board of Directors of the Central Coast Aquarium in Avila Beach back in December. He and this crew did landscaping and irrigation work for a new Outdoor Classroom adjacent to the aquarium. We can’t wait to visit once it’s complete!

Quarterly Conference Call: Workers’ Compensation

January 4, 2018

 

Mark you calendar and remind your clients:

D&D Insurance invites our clients to a quarterly Worker’s Compensation conference call! The call will be held on January 10th, 2018 at 10:00 AM.

Topics covered include:

-Proper claim reporting
-First Aid
-MPN requirements
-Proper DWC-1 execution
-Transitional return to work

Please RSVP to Michelle at (559) 437-6812 if you’d like to attend.