I am not sure how many blogs have started with, "________ is SO hard to understand," but here we are again. COBRA is complicated and even more so when discussing Medicare. Thankfully, Medcom's Senior Legal Counsel, Michelle Barki, helped us out this week with a feature article from Medcom's quarterly Benefits Leader newsletter. If you find this article helpful (which I have no doubt you will) then subscribe to our email list at the top of the site!!

Now, on to Michelle's article:

Understanding COBRA and Medicare

Medicare, Eligibility, Entitlement

In Celebration of National Giving Day this past Tuesday, Medcom wants to put a spotlight on some local businesses that are important to us. We all want to get our Christmas shopping done early, so knock it out by shopping small! Medcom Benefit Solutions is based in Jacksonville, Florida, but we are highlighting businesses that you are able to support online! 

Spruce is a new business coming to the Murray Hill area of Jacksonville! This new 'Plant Bar', will not only serve Beer and Wine but also Coffee and Plants. Murray Hill is a...

Over the past two weeks, Medcom has been releasing each session of the Earth Charter Webinar Series. The Series is meant to not only spread the positive and connecting message of the Earth Charter and its four pillars but to also hear about them from thought leaders around the world.

Session 1, Introduction

Earth Charter International is an organization that cultivates a global network of people creating enthusiastic local action to make the world a better place. ECI also offers a globally renowned education center that teaches online and in-person classes about leadership, sustainability, and ethics....

Offering employees attractive benefits is a great way to improve engagement and retention. For example, FSAs and HSAs are healthcare plans that cover medically-related expenses not included under a traditional health plan. However, many people do not know what is included in an HSA or FSA. Before I became an employee at Medcom Benefits, I had no idea what they were either! 

Do you know the difference between an HSA and FSA?

Both HSAs and FSAs allow people with health insurance to set aside money for health care costs, including deductibles, copayments and...