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Blue Cross Blue Shield has opted to settle a lawsuit alleging that they violated antitrust laws. If you were enrolled in a Blue Cross or Blue Shield health insurance or administrative services plan between 2008 and 2020, a $2.67 billion settlement may affect your rights.
Almost immediately after the coronavirus a.k.a. SARS-CoV-2 was identified, hundreds of vaccines were in development and dozens of clinical trials were in progress. Just as quickly, vaccine rumors emerged on social medial and elsewhere - everything from alleged plots to put microchips into people to the supposed re-engineering of our genetic code. The U. S. public remains divided over whether or not to get the vaccine. Here's a look at the facts on the Covid-19 Vaccine.
DOT Safety Alert: Have You Conducted Your Annual Queries in the Clearinghouse Yet?
Sponsored by Corkill Insurance and the Society of Casualty and Safety Engineers. Tim Ryan, A&E’s “Dope Man,” and National Thought Leader on the Opioid Epidemic will speak about Opioid Use & Its Effects on the Workplace. Tim is one of the nation’s most in-demand speakers and experts on the topic of addiction. He lost nearly everything to heroin—including his own son. It was in prison that he found recovery—and a passion to help others.
About Tim Ryan: Featured speaker Tim Ryan, A&E’s “Dope Man,” and National Thought Leader on the Opioid Epidemic will speak about Opioid Use & Its Effects on the ? Photo credit AMIRF Workplace. Tim is not just another talking head on the subject. He lost nearly everything to heroin—including his own son. It was in prison that he found recovery—and a passion to help others. Today, he is one of the nation’s most in-demand speakers and experts on the topic of addiction—and a tireless advocate for recovery. As the voice of hope in the opioid epidemic, Tim is a regular subject on national media and was an invited guest to the State of the Union address.
This year marks International Overdose Awareness Day's 20th anniversary. The event, which began in Australia, is a chance to raise awareness of overdose, remember those we have lost, and call for change.
The goal of stand down is to reach out to the many workers who work in and around trenches and excavations to provide them with information about current excavation requirements and safety procedures for working in trenches.
Join Corkill Safety and Timothy (Tim) Pottorff, MSc, CIE, ARM as he teaches us how to design our home offices with proper ergonomics.
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing an unprecedented volume of questions and concern from employers, employees, and families. There is no existing employee benefits playbook for the current situation and the information is constantly being updated. For that reason, I want to share with you some of the topics that my team and I are discussing with clients on a daily basis as well as provide live links to official insurance carrier resource pages so that you have a quick reference guide for the most up to date information.
Today the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC) voted unanimously to repeal the April 16th emergency rule that created a right for injured workers to a rebuttable presumption if they contracted or were exposed to COVID-19 citing that the legal challenge filed on Friday would cause significant delay and create uncertainty for the rule. IWCC Chairman Brennan mentioned the litigation costs as another factor.
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Expands Covid-19 Protection to Most Frontline Workers
Business partners, vendors, suppliers, essential businesses are all doing their part during this pandemic to keep the country running. J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is no exception. ?J.J. Keller is offering FREE online training during this challenging time to assist employers to train employees on recognized hazards in the workplace and how to protect themselves.
Many employers are asking whether or not to allow employees to wear facemasks...
Note : Yesterday Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he will extend the state's stay-at-home order until the end of April as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Per the IDPH web site updated March 31st, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Illinois Test Results: 35,225 tested 5,994 positive 99 deaths Warning : Today government officials around the world are urging citizens not to spread coronavirus hoaxes on April 1st. Doing so may have serious consequences, including putting lives at risk. (Still okay to put sugar in the salt shaker and tape the sprayer handle on kitchen faucet though!) Safety is Just A Click Away
Federal Regulations Federal Regulatory Relief --HOS Mar 18 th -- Expanded Expanded Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR § 390.23 No. 2020-002 (Relating to COVID-19) provides regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance in support of emergency relief efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreaks. “…Motor carriers and drivers providing DIRECT ASSISTANCE in support of relief efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreaks are granted emergency relief from Parts 390 through 399 of the FMCSR, including Hours-of-Service (HOS).
Yesterday Illinois Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 20-10. With few exceptions, all individuals currently living within the State of Illinois are ordered to stay at home. Among other things, the order also prohibits some businesses from operating and public and private gatherings of any number of people. The order also differentiates between prohibited and permitted travel.
We're not just in the insurance business. We're in the business of cementing powerful lasting relationships. We are pleased to offer our clients valuable resources to help prepare and protect you against a serious disease outbreak.
Jan 1, 2020 -FMCSA Raises Random Drug Testing Rate to 50% for 2020 Jan 6, 2020 -DOT Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Mar 13, 2020-HOS regulatory relief for CMV delivering relief in response to COVID-19 ? May 5-7, 2020 -CVSA Roadcheck
Yesterday the CDC confirmed the sixth U.S. case of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and the first instance of person-to-person transmission of the potentially deadly virus here in Illinois! Learn More
Beginning January 6, 2020, employers subject to the Clearinghouse final rule will be required to take certain actions in the Clearinghouse. To ensure that your company and drivers are registered as efficiently and effectively as possible, Corkill Insurance Agency is pleased to welcome Dan Meyer, Division Administrator, FMCSA, as the featured speakers for our DOT Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse Register Now! webinar. Topics will include: • FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse registration • Changes to data on the federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) and Alcohol Testing Form (ATF) by the FMCSA and • Queries and consent requests
On October 1st, the FMCSA announced that registration is now open for the Congressionally-mandated Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, employers, medical review officers, and substance abuse professionals can now visit the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse web site and register to create an online user account. Per the DOT FMCSA, "the Clearinghouse will be a secure online database that will allow FMCSA, CMV employers, State Driver Licensing Agencies, and law enforcement officials to identify – in real-time – CDL drivers who have violated federal drug and alcohol testing program requirements, and thereby improve safety on our nation’s roads."
Corkill Insurance Agency is pleased to welcome Matthew W. Horn and Jeffrey A. Risch, as the featured speakers for our upcoming Illinois Recreational Marijuana Law: Impact on the Workplace webinar.
Auto Dealerships are increasingly susceptible to financial loss due to cyber-attack. The question no longer is whether the business will be hacked; it's what steps can be taken to mitigate exposure to cyber-attack and how to respond when it happens.
Corkill Insurance Agency is pleased to welcome back Sgt. Lance Bonney, as the featured speaker for our upcoming 2019 Roadcheck webinar.
The Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association (IRTBA) has served as the leading transportation industry trade association in Illinois since 1938. IRTBA member firms design, build, and maintain the state highways, transit systems, railways, and aviation systems. The core purpose of IRTBA is to advance and promote the transportation design and construction industry in Illinois.
Corkill Insurance name Gem Agency by the IMT Insurance Group
Corkill wants their customers to stay safe!
Corkill employees help Santa bring gifts to the students of Mozart Elementary School in Chicago.
Corkill sponsors and works the Great Western Freedom 4 run to support the Lazarus House Homeless Shelter
Chief Falese presents Corkill with a "thank you" for our support of the Friends of Bartlett Fire and their recent referendum success.
Corkill Insurance representatives will share real life examples and a blueprint for success in controlling healthcare costs.
Corkill employees and families give back through Feed My Starving Children
Corkill Insurance Agency receives the 2018 Gem Distinction from the IMT Group for outstanding performance in the areas of rank, growth, loss ratio and profitability.
Join us! Date: Wednesday, January 24th Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Central Time We at Corkill Insurance Agency, Inc. are hosting a complimentary webinar followed by a Q&A on Workplace Violence.
143 Million People Potentially Affected in Equifax Data Breach Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, was recently the victim of a massive cyber attack—an attack that may have compromised the personal information of 143 million people. The breach itself occurred between mid-May and July 2017 when cyber criminals gained
Senate Republicans Release Updated Discussion Draft of ACA Repeal Bill On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky released a 142-page healthcare “Discussion Draft” of legislation, called the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), which is the Senate version of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) “repeal-and-replace” legislation American Health Care
OVERVIEW On May 2, 2017, the House of Representatives passed the Working Families Flexibility Act (also known as H.R. 1180). If approved, H.R. 1180 would authorize private employers to offer compensatory time instead of overtime pay for nonexempt employees who work more than 40 hours per week. H.R. 1180 still needs approval from the Senate
OVERVIEW On May 5, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2017-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2018 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For plan years beginning in 2018, employer-sponsored coverage will be considered affordable if the employee’s required contribution for self-only
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum value health coverage to their full-time employees in order to avoid possible penalties. Because this employer mandate has been criticized as burdensome for employers and an impediment to business growth, it seems likely that its repeal will be part of any
Form 5500 Annual Return & Report of Employee Benefit Plan Each year, employee benefit plan administrators are generally required to file a return/report regarding the plan’s financial condition, investments, and operations. The annual reporting obligation is generally satisfied by filing the Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan or Form 5500-SF Short Form […]
OVERVIEW On May 5, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2017-37 to announce the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2018. These limits include: The maximum HSA contribution limit; The minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and The maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for HDHPs. These […]
OVERVIEW On May 4, 2017, members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-213 to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), after it had been amended several times. The AHCA is the proposed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The AHCA needed 216 votes to pass in the House. Ultimately, […]
Corkill Insurance Agency has chosen Quest Academy as the recipient of a charitable grant match from Society Insurance! Quest Academy is a private, independent learning environment with challenging curriculum and a nurturing environment for children in preschool through eighth grade. Luke Praxmarer, agency principal, has served on the Quest Academy board of trustees for […]
As older Americans—those who are age 65 and older—continue to stay in the workforce, employers will need to understand how an employee’s entitlement to Medicare impacts eligibility under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The following COBRA rules apply to Medicare beneficiaries: In most situations, group health plans are prohibited from terminating coverage due […]
OVERVIEW Several steps have been taken in 2017 toward repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including the introduction of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). Although the AHCA was withdrawn by Republicans, Congress may choose to pursue another ACA repeal and replacement bill in the future. While the future of the ACA as a whole […]
Safety First. Then Teamwork. Corkill Insurance Agency and our client, the Troy Fire Protection District, believe safety is first priority when managing risk. Fire District Insurance is a niche specialty for us. Our best clients help us keep their costs down by doing the right things to keep employees safe. Congratulations to the Troy Fire […]
One of the many things a pension trustee learns during required training sessions is that trustees are liable if they breach their fiduciary duties. Beyond that, pension trustees that do not follow the basic standards of conduct may be held personally liable to restore any losses to the pension fund. Fiduciary liability insurance can be […]
The New Year is always a great time to evaluate what you’ve done in the past and plan for the future. So what should you consider in 2017? Here are 3 benefits tips to keep in mind for the upcoming year: Know Your Health Insurance Options. The cost of health insurance is consuming a large […]
At the recent IIA of IL convention in Springfield, IL, Luke Praxmarer was given the President’s Award for meritorious volunteerism for the Independent Insurance Agents of IL. Presenting the award to Luke is Phil Lackman, CEO of the IIA of IL, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield. “I am very honored to have […]
2016 Safety Professional of the Year
Associate of the Year Award
Corkill Insurance Agency is proud to be the recipient of the Robert T. Tebben Agency of the Year Award! This award is presented annually and is based on outstanding professional performance with regard to servicing the insurance needs of policyholders, the community, and the company. Our high standard of underwriting and sales efforts, together with […]