Business Sense
Helping businesses and insurers make sense of absence.
Federal government default could impact Social Security benefits
Accommodations – When and how to conduct the interactive process
Breaking down barriers in implementing effective accommodations
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What to know about the new law
The importance of effectively managing a Stable and Mature block
Social Security update: Budget expected to fall short in 2023, while hope remains for 2024
Business Sense
Helping businesses and insurers make sense of absence.
Sense of Security
Helping individuals understand the benefits that provide health and income security.
Legislation targets Medicare savings and enhancements
While navigating Medicare rules and regulations can be challenging and, in some instances, costly, recently enacted legislation offers important enhancements and potential cost savings for Medicare...
The solvency of the Social Security trust funds and the impact on benefits
With more than 65 million Americans receiving monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program provides crucial income protection for retirees, disabled...
Speaking up and looking ahead: Advocating for Social Security applicants
Benefits such as those administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) are crucial to securing a stable financial future for millions in this country. Unfortunately, the process of applying...
A year in review – Social Security trends in 2022
Between the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation, the Social Security Administration (SSA) spent the past year continuing to respond to economic pressures on Americans’...
New federal programs can help stretch your wallet
Making ends meet can be a challenge when restricted by a limited income. For those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it can be...
Medicare & Medicaid – 2023 premium announcement
Decreasing expenses provide financial relief needed to millions of Medicare beneficiaries Ahead of Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
Sense of Security
Helping individuals understand the benefits that provide health and income security.
Medicare Eligibility and Health Savings Accounts
A Health Savings Account can be an important and effective tool to help navigate the increasing costs of medical care. Designed to help incentivize individuals toward high-deductible health plans...
Financial Literacy Month: Protecting your Social Security benefits
The nationwide rise in inflation has caused many individuals and families to seek ways to stretch their dollars and protect their finances. With costs soaring, individuals depending on Social...
An overview of Medicare periods of enrollment
When you become eligible for Medicare healthcare coverage, you only have a small timeframe to enroll. Using the time allotted to consider and subsequently enroll in coverage is imperative. The...
Sense of Community
Sharing what makes us a community.
First impressions matter
If the “Great Resignation” has taught us anything over the last few years, it is that we cannot underestimate the power of keeping teammates connected to the culture of our organization. Forming a...
Meet our leaders: Courtney Scott, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
As part of our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and creating a positive impact for our customers, clients, and teammates, we have proudly assembled a leadership team that is rich in...
A retrospective of our Diversity & Inclusion Committee
It has been two years since Brown & Brown Absence Services Group committed to fostering a culture of equality, respect, and opportunity by launching the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)...
A conversation about work/life balance during Men’s Health Month
We may not think it at the time, but enjoying a day of fishing or a visit to the movies with a loved one can have a profound impact on our overall health journey. While we are all familiar with the...
Meet our leaders: Kimberly Mashburn, Vice President of Market Development
As part of our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and creating a positive impact for our customers, clients, and teammates, we have proudly assembled a leadership team that is rich in...
Are you prepared for the unexpected when it comes to your health?
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, and an occasion to highlight the importance of preparing for the sudden onset of a disability and the many ways in which it could impact you and your...
Sense of Community
Sharing what makes us a community.
Creating community anywhere – how the workplace has changed
Written by Mike Shunney, CEO of Brown & Brown Absence Services Group It has been three years since COVID-19 first turned our world upside down, causing us all to pivot the ways we approached...
Meet our leaders: Mark Sawyer, Senior Vice President of Consulting Solutions
As part of our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and creating a positive impact for our customers, clients, and teammates, we have proudly assembled a leadership team that is rich in...
Giving Tuesday: Reflections from our CEO, Mike Shunney
As difficult as it is to say goodbye to the warm summer weather each year, I truly enjoy the natural peace of the fall and the time it provides for reflection to give thanks. As I ready myself for...