Check out http://davewrites.com/category/unemployment/ for a series of blog posts about Dave's experience applying for unemployment insurance, COBRA health insurance, etc. plus lots of comments from…

Tags: Credit and Finances

Can the Insurance Partnership help pay my health insurance?

The Insurance Partnership is a health insurance subsidy program which helps eligible employees covered under an employer's group health insurance pay for their share of the premium cost. The income…

More Information: Help Paying for Health Insurance Through the Insurance Partnership

Tags: Credit and Finances, Employees, Health Insurance

What's the Massachusetts Workshare Program?

The Massachusetts Workshare Program is a way for a company to cut staff hours without laying people off completely. The company has a much better chance of keeping skilled employees during slow…

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Tags: Employees, General Business, SUTA

I've been laid off - does my company have to continue my health insurance?

If your company had more than 20 employees on its group health plan, they may be required to offer COBRA (smaller companies may voluntarily participate but are not required to). COBRA allows you to…

Tags: Employees, General Business, Health Insurance

SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Codes

SIC (standard industrial classification) codes are often used by insurance companies to set rates for businesses; classifications are used to determine risk. Your SIC code will affect your liability…

Tags: General Business, Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance

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