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.
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...
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...
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%...
Sense of Community
Sharing what makes us a community.
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...
Unsexy careers may be the best careers
Written by Scott Dettman, Chief Executive Officer, Avenica When you take the initial step in finding your first or next job, there may be a few “dream companies” or industries that come to mind....
Meet our leaders: Michael Cleveland, President of Advisory Services
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...
Celebrating our women leaders on International Women’s Day!
International Women’s Day (IWD), observed each year on March 8th, is a celebration of the cultural, economic, political, and social achievements of women worldwide. While celebrations for both...
Celebrating our brandiversary: Reflections from our CEO, Mike Shunney
It’s true what they say – time really does fly when you’re having fun! On February 15th, 2021, we officially became Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, as the former Advocator Group and Social...
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...