Claremont Welcomes Pauline Gonzalez

We are pleased to welcome Pauline Gonzalez to our Service Team as our newest Broker Service Representative. In this role, Pauline will provide invaluable support and guidance to our clients in a variety of areas such as eligibility, enrollment support, quoting, carrier knowledge, Ease, and more.

With over 6 years of experience in the small business health insurance sector, Pauline brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. She most recently served as an Employee Benefits Account Manager at AssuredPartners, where she honed her skills in cultivating long-term broker and client relationships. Pauline is fluent in Spanish and brings exceptional communication skills in supporting brokers throughout the application process.

In her spare time, Pauline enjoys cooking new recipes and spending time with her three children. Learn more.

2024 Decrease in ACA Health Plan Affordability Threshold

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) health plan affordability threshold for 2024 at 8.39%, a significant decrease from the 2023 figure of 9.12%.

The threshold is used in determining if Applicable Large Employers (ALE’s) health plans are considered affordable under the ACA employer mandate. This requirement does not apply to non-ALE businesses.

This is a significant reduction in the affordability threshold. Your ALE clients should be aware of the change, and may need to make changes to their health plan’s 2024 employee contribution in order to remain compliant.

For details, visit SHRM, Woodruff Sawyer, and the IRS website. Contact us today for assistance.

Accident Insurance - Financial Support For The Unexpected

Life can take an unexpected turn in an instant. When accidents happen, the last thing anyone needs is extra financial burdens. With MetLife coverage, employees and their families gain a safety net to ease their minds if an unforeseen injury occurs.

MetLife Accident Insurance Provides:

• Coverage for about 150 unforeseen events like accidental death, hospitalization, dismemberment, loss, and paralysis.
• Benefits paid directly to the insured, regardless of other medical insurance.
• Lump-sum payouts to the employee to use at their discretion.
• Guaranteed coverage for employees, spouses, and children up to age 26.
• Portability to continue coverage if employees leave their employer.
• And more!

Learn more and contact us today for a MetLife quote.