You can’t just casually slip in a mention about biometric screenings during open enrollment. Those are sensitive topics. Oh, and they also just might … Read more
Know Your Audience: Critical Stats About Health, Finances, Benefits, More
As you put together your open enrollment content, you need to think about your audience — your employees. How much exercise are they doing? Where do they … Read more
Does Walmart’s Benefits Reversal Signal the Future of Health Care Benefits?
Walmart reversed an earlier decision last week and announced it would no longer cover spouses or provide health benefits to future part-time employees. At … Read more
Study Digs Into Business Investment and The ROI of Healthy Employees
We know employers want employees and their families to make healthier choices. We now know that as employees and consumers we want businesses to do more to … Read more
Open Enrollment: Don’t Let It Be a Lost Opportunity for Your Employees
It’s open enrollment season, and many employees are making the key decisions that will impact both their health coverage and tax situation for 2012. … Read more
Justice Dept. Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Legality of Health Care Law
Looks like the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the legality of health care reform sooner rather than later. The Obama administration asked the high court … Read more
Survey: Family Health Premiums Jump 9% This Year Compared to 3% in 2010
After four years of relatively moderate increases, health care costs in 2011 shot upward, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & … Read more
Yes, We Really Do Need One, Single Definition of a Out-of-Pocket Limit
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
Mercer Survey: Health Care Increase in 2012 Likely to be Lowest in 15 Years
An increase is an increase, but when it comes to increases in health care costs, some increases are better than others. That’s why the early … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Open Enrollment? It May be a Pain, But it REALLY Matters
I’ve been getting hit a lot recently with news and surveys about a topic that I know is near and dear to many hearts: open enrollment. Yes, I know in … Read more