California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that permanently authorizes employers to pay indemnity benefits using prepaid debit cards. On July 6, Newsom signed AB 1683, which eliminates language that would end the debit card pilot program at the start of 2027. Lawmakers in 2018 authorized a pilot project giving employers and carriers the option to use prepaid cards to deliver benefits, with the written permission of the…  Read more Â»

New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill allowing contractors to voluntarily participate in portable benefit plans without altering their legal independent status. The governor signed HB 1245 on July 2, according to a notice posted to the legislature's website Friday. The bill allows a business or person hiring an independent contractor to voluntarily contribute funds to the contractor's portable benefit account that can be used to pay for health insurance, disability coverage and other related expenses. A contractor participating in or…  Read more Â»