Chances are, we all know someone affected by heart disease and stroke, because about 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of 1 death every 38 seconds. But together we can change that! National Wear Red Day® is Friday, February 2, 2018! — Wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and […]

All Pierce Group Benefits’ offices will close on December 25th and 26th for Christmas as well as January 1st for New Year’s Day. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a blessed and prosperous New Year.  

Do you know how to spot the difference in the common cold and season flu?  They both share many of the same symptoms, but there are a few key differences that will allow you to distinguish between the two and seek out the proper treatment.  Here’s a helpful info graphic comparing the symptoms of each. ****This information […]

In recognition of November as American Diabetes Month®, the American Diabetes Association® (Association) reminds us that there’s a hero inside everyone affected by diabetes. An extension of the 2016 theme, This Is DiabetesTM, the 2017 campaign will share the stories of people with diabetes and how their strength, courage and determination make them heroes.  Read […]

August is National Eye Exam Month. Everyone needs an eye exam, but frequency depends on your age, risk factors and physical condition. If you have been diagnosed with a vision or eye health condition, you should be receiving annual eye exams.

On July 17, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued an updated version of Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). Under federal law, every employer that recruits, refers for a fee or hires an individual for employment in the United States must complete a Form I-9. The updated form replaces a […]

Pierce Group Benefits is proud to announce the promotion of Meredith Baggett to Marketing Supervisor. Meredith comes to PGB from Greenville, North Carolina where she worked as a graphic designer. In her new role, Meredith will apply her organizational and creative skills to lead the Marketing Department by ensuring that the website, social media and […]

Pierce Group Benefits is putting a big emphasis on EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) as it continues to be a fast growing division within the company. PGB announced in late June that the long standing IT manager, Sam Duckworth, has been named the new EDI Specialist. She has served Pierce Group for five years as the IT Manager […]

For over 25 years, Pierce Group has been providing comprehensive benefit packages and continues to make its mark in the state of Virginia, providing lower cost benefit packages to public sector employees. Pierce Group Benefits is the proud sponsor of the regional meetings for the VaCo Summer 2017 series and is excited for the continued growth […]

The IRS has released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2018. These limits include: (1) the maximum HSA contribution limit; (2) the minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and (3) the maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for HDHPs. The IRS limits for HSA contributions and HDHP cost-sharing will all increase for 2018. This Compliance Bulletin […]

On May 4, 2017, members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted along party lines to pass an amended version of the American Health Care Act – proposed legislation to repeal and replace the ACA. The AHCA will now move on to be considered by the Senate. This ACA Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of […]