Who Is Eligible for Group Health Insurance in Texas? 2026 Employer Guide
A 2026 guide to Texas small-group eligibility, waiting periods, dependents, owner enrollment, carrier participation, and ACA large-employer duties.
Insights on Group Health Insurance
Plain-English guidance on employee benefits, compliance, and controlling costs, from the PCI Solutions team in Houston.
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I Need Health Insurance. I Missed the Obamacare Deadline. What Now?
The formal deadline to purchase a health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act while taking advantage of the prohibition against discrimination regarding pre-existing conditions was March 31.…
Understanding Health Insurance Plans by Cost and Coverage
If you feel lost when faced with insurance terminology or could benefit from an overview of the most critical components of an individual health insurance plan, rest assured you’re not alone.…
How Has the Affordable Care Act Affected the Cost of Care
The Affordable Care Act’s affect on the cost of care Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became the law of the land in 2010 and later implemented into the markets in 2014, it has had a dramatic…
Learn about Term Life Insurance
The primary purpose of term life insurance is to offer financial support to your loved ones in the event of your death. Essentially, this type of insurance provides a payout in the event of your…
Is wellness the answer? Yes and No
Wellness is more important to people than ever. Talented employees are even using it as a guide on their job hunt. But are company fitness challenges really enough? Are you, as an employer, really…
Benefits Education Boosts Employee Loyalty
The many benefits of Employee Benefits The data is in: A recent survey from Harris Interactive reports that workers whose employers provide them with detailed and frequent education about the…
Compliance
Additional relief measures have been introduced in the final regulations on shared responsibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The provisions of shared responsibility have an impact on "applicable large employers" which are generally employers having 50 or more employees who work full-time [including those who work…
Compliance
How Will Health Care Reform Affect Me and My Business?
For both small and large employers, the number one factor affecting your business will be Health Care Reform compliance. All businesses will have stricter regulations and reporting surrounding human…