Almost all businesses plan to shift more of their health costs to employees in the near future. But there are certain things employers need to consider before they spring a price hike on its workforce. (more…)
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Between hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and tornadoes, virtually every part of this country has been affected by extreme weather this year. (more…)
Here’s some news you’ll want to pass along to staffers who are concerned about the rollercoaster ride the market’s been on recently. (more…)
After a series of extensions, it looks like the federal COBRA premium subsidy program will come to an end on Aug. 31 – unless some last-minute extension is passed. (more…)
Finance chiefs want to know the Return on Investment (ROI) of each and every initiative the company rolls out. But when it comes to wellness, the ROI isn't so easy to calculate. (more…)
Heads up: Two government agencies want more detailed information about workplace wellness programs – and they may be looking to you for answers. (more…)
If you had to choose between going through life with a number ailments and no health insurance or spending some time in jail, which one would you pick? For one North Carolina man, the answer's a no-brainer. (more…)
The controversial healthcare reform law scored an important victory recently when a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that Congress can require individuals to carry health insurance. (more…)
The upcoming 401(k) fee disclosure regs are weighing heavily on employers. As a result, firms are concerned about compliance issues and expecting to dedicate more time to retirement plan administration. (more…)
Heads up: You don't have much longer to apply for a waiver that would free you from the health reform’s restrictions on setting annual limits for healthcare coverage. (more…)
It's a common scenario: Employees are clamoring for some extra financial education, but their employers don't have the budget to bring in financial advisors. Here's another option. (more…)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) introduced new rules to mitigate steep healthcare rate increases -- and add some more transparency to the rate-setting process. But how effective will these rules be? (more…)
