January 2, 2019
AgencyPayroll Companies vs Employee Benefits firms
Payroll Companies vs Employee Benefits firms Visit our WebsiteMedicare Website December 28, 2018 Recently a few of our clients have been approached by their payroll company (i.e.Paychex, etc.) to handle their employee benefit plans. There is a major difference between Century Benefits Group, where employee benefits is our […]
November 27, 2018
AgencyBattling the Holiday Blues
Battling the Holiday Blues Even though this is the season of celebration, many Americans will report that their depression or anxiety worsens during the holidays. As a matter of fact, the National Alliance of Mental Illness reports that 64% of adults with depression or anxiety feel worse during this time of […]
November 22, 2018
AgencyNew Extended Open Enrollment Period for 2019
New! Extended Medicare Open Enrollment Period 2019 The […]
November 16, 2018
Agency6 Tips for Understanding Your 2019 Health Care Plan
6 Tips for Understanding Your 2019 Health Care Plan Every year, you’re able to review your health care plan coverage and explore options and make any needed changes. Here’s a helpful checklist to guide you through things to consider as your review your plan materials for the upcoming year. 1. Review your Annual […]
October 11, 2018
AgencySocial Security Benefits to Increase in 2019
Each Year we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Usually there is an increase in the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit amount people receive each month, starting the following January. By law. federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor Consumer Price Index […]
September 12, 2018
AgencyNYS EPIC Renewal Letter
September 12, 2018 If you are a NYS EPIC (NYS RX drug help program) member you may receive […]
December 29, 2017
AgencyPAID FAMILY LEAVE in New York (Effective January 1st!)
PAID FAMILY LEAVE in New York (Effective January 1st!) New York Paid Family Leave Special Update: New York has enacted a paid family leave policy, to be phased into effect beginning on or after January I, 2018, that will apply to employers of all business sizes. When the law is fully phased-in over the next several […]
April 26, 2017
AgencyNEW MEDICARE CARDS ISSUED 2018!!
NEW MEDICARE CARDS ISSUED 2018!! Medicare ID cards will remove Social Security numbers in 2018. Medicare is preparing to stop using Social Security numbers for identification next year and will send NEW Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries. The move is required by a law enacted two years ago to discourage identity theft. Medicare will […]
February 24, 2017
AgencyHealth Insurance TAX Documents for 2016
Health Insurance TAX Documents for 2016 Soon you will receive either form number 1095-A or 1095-B from the NYS Health Insurance Marketplace/Exchange. These forms should be given to your tax preparer for your 2016 tax return. 1095-A will be mailed from the New York State of health for all individuals enrolled in the Bronze, Silver, […]
February 20, 2017
AgencyPayment of New York State Wages Rule Revoked
Payment of New York State Wages Rule Revoked We’d like to give a quick heads up that the New York State (NYS) Industrial Board of Appeals has revoked the entire new direct deposit/payroll debit card rule because it encroaches on the jurisdiction of the banking and financial services regulators and they claim that NYS Commission of Labor exceeded his authority. Below is the […]