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From ChamberChoice & Smart Business Pittsburgh Voluntary benefits are in high demand as employers recognize that a robust benefits portfolio helps them meet the diverse coverage needs within today’s workforce. The demand is also driven by the popularity of employee choice and low cost. “There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to meeting the needs of a multiple-generational workforce.…

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry PA Chamber President Gene Barr was in attendance at a Capitol event last week where Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a bill that will allow Pennsylvania to establish its own health insurance exchange for the purchase of individual market plans under the Affordable Care Act.  This legislation…

From ChamberChoice Employers and employees alike experience the headache and often significant financial surprise medical bills (balance billing from an in-network facility where the patient unknowingly receives care from out-of-network providers) present. While some states ban the practice, employers who sponsor or participate in self-funded medical coverage are generally not covered by these laws. Surprise…

Commonwealth Health – Berwick Hospital Center opened a new walk-in clinic on July 18 and less than a week later on July 24, held a ribbon cutting for the new service, which is available at its West Front St. clinic in Berwick. Open 8 am – 8 pm Monday-Saturday, the clinic does not require appointments…

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in an overwhelming 419-6 vote in favor of the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019.  Supported by the PA Chamber and a broad-based nationwide coalition, the bipartisan legislation aims to repeal an impending 40 percent tax on…

The Bucknell University Small Business Development Center will hold its annual Celebration of Small Business breakfast this Friday, July 26 at 8 a.m. This annual event celebrates entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial leaders and also features awards. There is no cost to attend. Register online or call 570-577-1249.    The Regional Impact Fund of the Central Susquehanna Community…