The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA), along with its sister group, the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), want to keep you up to date on the federal healthcare law and how it will affect you and your clients. On March 12, 2012 the federal government released a final rule on Healthcare Exchanges. […]
Are you aware of all of the FREE or discounted programs and services the Associations offer for your clients? With over 100 programs and services that we offer – the MBPA/MFBA is the “BEST” value for your clients. By simply participating in one program, our member’s savings more than cover the cost of their […]
To help your clients reduce their employee benefit costs, the Associations are providing complimentary services such as Summary Plan Descriptions and Section 125 Plan documents to all dues paying members. Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) ALERT: The Employer Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) guidelines make it mandatory for all businesses with 2 or more employees […]
March 29, 2012 By Bonnie Bochniak MBPA/MFBA Director of Government Relations The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA), along with its sister group, the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), work diligently to keep you up to date on our new federal healthcare law and how it will affect you, your family, and your […]
BCBSM has changed their Agent of Record policy. In particular, they have removed the 12-month rule in response to requests from their group customers. The change is effective immediately. Under the revised policy, when they receive a notice of a change in the agent of record, commissions become effective at the time premiums are paid, […]
The MBPA & MFBA can provide you and your clients state of the art COBRA administration through BASIC, a Michigan-based award winning company providing a wide-range of HR Solutions for businesses. Best of all – The Associations COBRA Administration program is open to all members – Starting at $25.00 per month! Our COBRA Administration […]
In these tough economic times, it can be hard to think about more than just running your business from day to day. Energy costs are one operating expense that we can help you control. Michigan Saves, a nonprofit organization, has money to help independent grocers, restaurants, and convenience stores finance equipment that reduces utility bills, […]
With the debate continuing over national health care reform, and a constitutionality challenge planned this spring before the U.S. Supreme Court, the issues around health care coverage and employee wellness programs rank high in importance among many MBPA members. As part of our new “Business Knowledge” series of reports, we’ve gathered several print and […]
By Mary Jane Mapes, CSP Portage, Mich. As a small business person, you probably find yourself being asked to serve on boards or committees with people with whom you find it difficult to communicate. Undoubtedly, from time to time, you are faced with customers who rub you the wrong way or with employees who […]
By George A. Erickcek States and local economic development organizations are increasingly establishing indicators, dashboards, and benchmarks intended to both monitor economic and social conditions in their region and, less often, track the effectiveness of their programs and initiatives. In this article I will describe some pitfalls, large and small, that can occur in […]
