Children in families whose income levels do not exceed, $ 88,200 in New York, $77,175 in New Jersey may be eligible for for CHIP, Children’s Health Insurance Program. The CHIP program is for children of parents who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough money to afford to purchase a health … Continue reading Subsidies for Obtaining Health Insurance for Children→
At the beginning of summer two things happen. School let’s out , and the Department of Labor releases it’s average weekly wage rate for New York State. I know, there are some geeks out there screaming , NO that data is released in March. Yeah, yeah, however it becomes meaningful to employers, and injured workers … Continue reading Maximum Weekly Benefit Rate for NY Workers Compensation→
Very few purchasers of Builder’s Risk insurance are aware that coverage ceases in two ways and not just at policy expiration. At expiration as everyone is aware , coverage also ceases when a project, recently completed is awarded it’s Certificate of Occupancy by the municipality it is located in. Rather than write the article … Continue reading Builders Risk Policies Do Not End at the Expiration Date→
At 15 years old Chester Greenwood went ice skating on a pond near his home in Farmington Maine. It was so cold his ears nearly froze off. The next afternoon he covered his ears with a woolen scarf that proved to be too itchy and heavy. The next day he bent some wire into ear … Continue reading Made in the USA – The Story of the Ear Muff→
Starting in 2011, landlords will be required to issue 1099’s for all vendors paid more than $600 in fees for that fiscal year. There will be an exemption for those who have a temporary rental. The IRS also has the ability to exempt landlords below a certain rental income limit. My question is how will … Continue reading 1099's for Vendors Paid More Than $600→