Business Sense
Helping businesses and insurers make sense of absence.
Policyholders are more satisfied than ever with their disability insurance benefits
Supporting employees after a leave of absence
Biden nominates former Maryland Governor as the next Social Security Commissioner
The true costs of falling short and mismanaging an accommodation request
Assessing an accommodation request: The top three elements to consider
Federal government default could impact Social Security benefits
Business Sense
Helping businesses and insurers make sense of absence.
Sense of Security
Helping individuals understand the benefits that provide health and income security.
Maximizing your Medicare benefits: An overview of the Annual Enrollment Period
October represents a crucial time for Medicare beneficiaries seeking to optimize their healthcare and drug coverage. Each year, from October 15th to December 7th, those eligible to participate in...
Medicare 2024 Premium Announcement – costs set to increase in the new year
Ahead of Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2024 Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance...
Social Security announces a 3.2% increase in benefits for 2024
Earlier today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for all Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. While the 3.2%...
2023 Compassionate Allowances list — Twelve conditions added
Earlier today, Acting Social Security Commissioner Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi announced the addition of twelve conditions to the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s Compassionate Allowances conditions...
Social Security hiring push hopes to improve customer service
Over the past few years, Social Security has made a clear effort to become more transparent and connect with a broader spectrum of clients. One of the ways Social Security hopes to do this is...
Medicare Advantage: Expanding available Medicare options
In July 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments of 1965 into law, creating the Medicare and Medicaid programs. For the first time, individuals over the age of 65...
Sense of Security
Helping individuals understand the benefits that provide health and income security.
Breaking Down the Numbers: Understanding the Costs of Medicare
As a cornerstone of the American healthcare system, Medicare provides coverage to more than 65 million Americans, a significant majority of whom are aged 65 and above. Since a substantial portion of...
A year in review: Medicare highlights from 2023
Medicare remains a hot-button topic among Americans as the year ends. From members of the public to politicians, everything about Medicare, including solvency, benefits, and regulatory updates, is a...
The Ticket to Work program: Navigating the journey from SSDI benefits to a return to work
The Social Security Administration provides millions of Americans with a consistent source of income and financial stability. While these cash payments are vital for those unable to work due to an...
Sense of Community
Sharing what makes us a community.
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...
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...
Sense of Community
Sharing what makes us a community.
The advocacy ripple effect
For more than twenty-one years, Brown & Brown Absence Services Group has been helping individuals obtain their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Since its founding, Brown...
Look around, look within: Reflections from our CEO on Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as we come to the end of the month, I wanted to pause for a few moments of reflection about the importance of mental health awareness, not just in May but...
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...