Eyes on Benefits - Archive

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December 22, 2006
Wal-Mart's $4 Generics Program Helping to Lower Premiums

December 8, 2006
Medical Tourism Taking Flight?

November 22, 2006
New Study Reveals Actual HSA Usage

November 10, 2006
Agreement to Allow Drug Importation from Canada Could Signal Comprehensive Drug Change

October 27, 2006
What the Pension Protection Act of 2006 Means to You

October 13, 2006
Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Money and Lives

September 29, 2006
Employee Satisfaction: What Matters Most?

September 15, 2006
New Legislation Alters Small Group Rating Calculations

September 1, 2006
Understanding the Importance of Benefit Plan Communications

August 18, 2006
Should Employers Offer Financial Planning and Advice as an Employee Benefit?

August 4, 2006
Are You Offering COBRA Coverage to Your Retirees?

July 21, 2006
Before You Add or Drop that Retiree Health Plan, You Better Read This...

July 7, 2006
So You Want to Start a Wellness Program...

June 23, 2006
Is Your Plan ERISA Compliant?

June 9, 2006
Specialty Pharmaceutical Spending on the Rise

May 26, 2006
Never Too Early to Start Preparing for Next Year's Flu Season

May 12, 2006
What You Should Know About Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation

April 28, 2006
Health Coaching: The Key to Effective Disease Management

April 13, 2006
How Should You Handle a “Flex Credits” Health Plan When an Employee Takes a Leave of Absence?

March 31, 2006
Are We Ready to Ration Our Healthcare?

March 17, 2006
401(k) or 403(b): Which Retirement Plan is Right for Your Organization?

March 3, 2006
Should You Allow Benefits for Domestic Partners to be Deducted Pre-Tax?
(Attachment: domestic partnership)
(Attachment: tax status)

February 17, 2006
Weighing the Impact of the Wal-Mart Tax

February 3, 2006
Proposed Changes to Increase HSA Appeal

January 20, 2006
Roth 401(k) is Finally Here!

January 6, 2006
Impacting the Bottom Line through Better Employee Health

December 22, 2005
Healthcare Mandates Offer Added Benefit, Added Cost

December 9, 2005
What Employers Should Know About the Identity Theft Protection Act
(Attachment: SB 1048)

November 25, 2005
Online Tool Can Help You Budget for Healthcare Expenses

November 11, 2005
How to Stay Ahead of the Flu when Vaccinations are No Option
(Attachment: Flu Vaccination Vendors)

October 28, 2005
Is Your Health Plan Compliant with the Newborns’ Act?
(Attachment: NC statute)
(Attachment: sample language)

October 14, 2005
Is Safe Harbor 401(k) Right for Your Company?
(Attachment: Safe Harbor 401k)

September 30, 2005
Doctor, What is the Cost of this MRI that I am about to Receive?

September 16, 2005
How Can Employee Assistance Programs Help Your Business

September 2, 2005
Poor COBRA Notification Procedures can be Costly to Employers

August 19, 2005
Retirement Plan Fees: Do You Know What You’re Paying?

August 5, 2005
What You Should Know about Electronic Delivery of ERISA-Required Disclosures

July 22, 2005
Would a Bona Fide Wellness Program Work for Your Business?

July 8, 2005
Key Person Life Insurance: Should Your Company Buy It?

June 24, 2005
IRS Announces New “Grace Period” for FSAs

June 10, 2005
New HIPAA Security Rule Governs Electronic PHI

May 27, 2005
Is a Roth 401(k) Right for You?

May 13, 2005
Can Work “Work” for Employers & Employees?