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Liz Rowell

Liz Rowell joined Benz Communications as a senior writer and consultant after spending eight years at Hewitt Associates, where her work received an IABC award along with numerous other internal commendations. Contact her at liz@Benzcommunications.com .
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Benefits Communication: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Liz RowellAugust 1, 2014

It’s a wait-and-see year for employers, in part driven by the seemingly endless legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act. But health care is big this … Read more

What New Federal Regulations Mean For Your Benefits Communications

Liz RowellJune 13, 2012

I’m all geeked out again. Yes, over regulations. The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with Health and Human Services, has provided new information … Read more

On the Health Care Reform Horizon: New Info on How to Handle W-2s

Liz RowellMay 22, 2012

With the slew of other new legal disclosures coming up this summer, adding the full cost of medical coverage on W-2s in January 2013 may have fallen off … Read more

What You Need to Start Disclosing to Employees About 401(k) Fees

Liz RowellMarch 7, 2012

Hello new 401(k) notices! As if the new disclosures required under health care reform weren’t enough to juggle this summer, you need to wrap your head … Read more

3 Ways You Can Take the Pain Out of FMLA Rules

Liz RowellFebruary 17, 2012

Are you crystal clear on FMLA rules? According to Employers Resource Association, Family Medical and Leave Act rules are the top concern of HR and benefits … Read more

Is Health Care Reform Comic Worthy?

Liz RowellJanuary 18, 2012

We love innovative ways to educate. Particularly around hairy concepts like health care reform. Check out these two we’ve recently discovered. New graphic … Read more

Labor Dept. Delays Summary of Health Care Benefits and Requirements

Liz RowellNovember 28, 2011

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Summary of Benefits Coverage (SBC) will not be required by March 23, 2012, as originally stated in … Read more

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Yes, We Really Do Need One, Single Definition of a Out-of-Pocket Limit

Liz RowellSeptember 23, 2011

Here’s the conversation that I really hate: “So, you work with benefits?” “Yes, health care and retirement benefits primarily.” “So, you can explain to me … Read more

6 Tips for Getting Employees to Better Utilize Preventive Health Care

Liz RowellAugust 30, 2011

“I’m here because my father got cancer,” I said to the doctor at my first annual check up in almost four years. She was running about 40 minutes behind. … Read more

Are You and Your Employees Ready for the New 401 (k) Disclosures?

Liz RowellJuly 1, 2011

New 401 (k) disclosures are coming; are your employees ready? According to a recent AARP study, it’s not likely. Some 71 percent of Americans who … Read more

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