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By Richard Argentieri, Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer | Independent Health If you are currently enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP), you may be eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA). An HSA helps individuals pay for qualified medical expenses, as well as save money
What Employers Need to Know About the NY HERO Act | Webisode Series | Part 1 The NY HERO Act creates new workplace safety standards that every private employer in New York will have to follow. These standards govern a wide variety of topics, including health screening, masks and PPE,
What does New York’s recent legalization of cannabis mean for workplaces, the state’s regulatory framework and the Buffalo Niagara economy? Join BNP in a conversation with our friends in Canada for lessons learned during their pre- and post-legalization periods. You’ll hear about the experiences of cannabis production and retail taking
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced today his plan to invest the county’s share of local aid from the latest COVID-19 relief package. The American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus plan signed by President Biden in March, provided $178 million to Erie County. Poloncarz said the county’s “RENEW
BNP Earns Numerous Advocacy Wins As the 2021 state legislative session comes to a close, the BNP is proud of the many advocacy wins it earned this year. The BNP, on behalf of its members who employ over a quarter million people in the region, remains in frequent contact with
NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today the immediate lifting of COVID-19 related restrictions as 70% of the state’s adult population has been vaccinated (receiving at least one dose of vaccine). The 70 percent threshold in a national standard. Effective immediately, state mandated COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in both commercial and social settings including the following industries/businesses: Agriculture Amusement &