News for Health Care

With the passage last year of a paid family- and medical-leave program for Washington State, new taxes will be collected on BOTH employers and employees starting Jan. 1, 2019.

According to an Oct. 29 2014 press release issued InsuranceNews.net the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner has approved UnitedHealthcare of Washington Inc.s 2014 association health plan for Associated General Contractors of Washington. This is the first approval for the more th...

Many Washington State construction-industry firms need to find a new health-insurance carrier because many association health plans are shutting down under new Affordable Care Act rules. Fortunately for these contractors the AGC Health Plan offers them an attractive solution. In fact 20 firms hav...

The federal government now manages the health care of all Washingtonians. The national health law affects every person in WA State but has specific consequences for employers. Washington Policy Center examines the new law’s impact on businesses. To read the full document click Health Care Reform ...

The new health care law changes health care as we know it. In the coming years there will be many adjustments that construction companies need to be aware of in order to comply with the new law. In order to stay up-to-date with regard to employer responsibilities and the latest news as implement...