Indian Point Enters Period of Extended Operation

OCT 22, 2013 | COUNTY GOV'T, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY, NYS GOV'T, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

Why the WCA Supports Their Re-licensing

The Board of Directors of the Westchester County Association received a briefing from Bill Mohl, president of Entergy Wholesale Commodities (Entergy) regarding the milestone that Indian Point has reached in License Renewal, known as Period of Extended Operation. 

Westchester Businesses Get First Glimpse of Health Exchange Plans at WCA Lunch and Learn

SEP 27, 2013 | HEALTHCARE REFORM, NYS GOV'T, REGULATORY ISSUES, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

With Open Enrollment Just Days Away, Many Questions Remain; Is the SHOP Exchange Right for You?

Only two health insurance carriers in Westchester have opted to participate in New York’s SHOP (Small Business Health Option Program) exchange, and you’ve probably only heard of one of them...

Healthcare Notices Due Oct. 1 ....and Other Information Businesses are Responsible For Telling Employees

SEP 25, 2013 | BIZ TIPS, HEALTHCARE REFORM, NYS GOV'T, REGULATORY ISSUES, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

There are consequences if you fail to communicate with your employees

Westchester businesses have until next Tuesday to give their employees a heads-up on the new healthcare exchanges. Whether you offer healthcare plans or not, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are required to issue a Notice of Exchange and COBRA notice (where appropriate) to all employees by Oct. 1 and to every new employee hired after that date within 14 days of hire.

Special Statement: Montefiore to Acquire Sound Shore Health System

MAY 29, 2013 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHCARE REFORM, NYS GOV'T, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

The Move Keeps Sound Shore Facilities Open as a Major Healthcare Provider and Employer

Sound Shore Health System ("SSHS") announced today it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Montefiore Health System for Montefiore to acquire its assets. The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of... 

The Affordable Care Act: The Countdown to October 1st

MAY 06, 2013 | HEALTHCARE REFORM, NYS GOV'T, US GOV'T | 0 COMMENTS

Five Things Employers Can Do Today

National healthcare reform, and the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, was one of the most hotly debated and widely publicized issues of President Obama’s first term. And while it seemed like there was lots of time before businesses needed to take action, the clock is now ticking away...