Business Sense
Helping businesses and insurers make sense of absence.
Biden nominates former Maryland Governor as the next Social Security Commissioner
The true costs of falling short and mismanaging an accommodation request
Assessing an accommodation request: The top three elements to consider
Federal government default could impact Social Security benefits
Accommodations – When and how to conduct the interactive process
Breaking down barriers in implementing effective accommodations
Business Sense
Helping businesses and insurers make sense of absence.
Sense of Security
Helping individuals understand the benefits that provide health and income security.
The solvency of the Social Security trust funds and the impact on benefits
With more than 65 million Americans receiving monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program provides crucial income protection for retirees, disabled...
Speaking up and looking ahead: Advocating for Social Security applicants
Benefits such as those administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) are crucial to securing a stable financial future for millions in this country. Unfortunately, the process of applying...
A year in review – Social Security trends in 2022
Between the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation, the Social Security Administration (SSA) spent the past year continuing to respond to economic pressures on Americans’...
New federal programs can help stretch your wallet
Making ends meet can be a challenge when restricted by a limited income. For those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it can be...
Medicare & Medicaid – 2023 premium announcement
Decreasing expenses provide financial relief needed to millions of Medicare beneficiaries Ahead of Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
Social Security announces the 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment
Earlier today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an 8.7% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for all Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. Following...
Sense of Security
Helping individuals understand the benefits that provide health and income security.
Maximizing your Medicare benefits: An overview of the Annual Enrollment Period
October represents a crucial time for Medicare beneficiaries seeking to optimize their healthcare and drug coverage. Each year, from October 15th to December 7th, those eligible to participate in...
Medicare 2024 Premium Announcement – costs set to increase in the new year
Ahead of Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2024 Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance...
Social Security announces a 3.2% increase in benefits for 2024
Earlier today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for all Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. While the 3.2%...
Sense of Community
Sharing what makes us a community.
A conversation about work/life balance during Men’s Health Month
We may not think it at the time, but enjoying a day of fishing or a visit to the movies with a loved one can have a profound impact on our overall health journey. While we are all familiar with the...
Meet our leaders: Kimberly Mashburn, Vice President of Market Development
As part of our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and creating a positive impact for our customers, clients, and teammates, we have proudly assembled a leadership team that is rich in...
Are you prepared for the unexpected when it comes to your health?
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, and an occasion to highlight the importance of preparing for the sudden onset of a disability and the many ways in which it could impact you and your...
Unsexy careers may be the best careers
Written by Scott Dettman, Chief Executive Officer, Avenica When you take the initial step in finding your first or next job, there may be a few “dream companies” or industries that come to mind....
Meet our leaders: Michael Cleveland, President of Advisory Services
As part of our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and creating a positive impact for our customers, clients, and teammates, we have proudly assembled a leadership team that is rich in...
Celebrating our women leaders on International Women’s Day!
International Women’s Day (IWD), observed each year on March 8th, is a celebration of the cultural, economic, political, and social achievements of women worldwide. While celebrations for both...
Sense of Community
Sharing what makes us a community.
Meet our leaders: Shawn Abbatessa, Chief of Staff
At Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and creating a positive impact for our customers, clients, and teammates. To support this commitment,...
The advocacy ripple effect
For more than twenty-one years, Brown & Brown Absence Services Group has been helping individuals obtain their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Since its founding, Brown...
Look around, look within: Reflections from our CEO on Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as we come to the end of the month, I wanted to pause for a few moments of reflection about the importance of mental health awareness, not just in May but...