Let’s All Give a Standing Ovation for Standing Up

Who would have thought that being a “couch potato” could be detrimental to your health? Seriously, if you thought it was okay to sit all day, then you need to evaluate your personal health even if you exercise regularly.

UBA Compliance Recap February 2015

Regulatory agencies were busy during the month of February, providing information on a variety of topics including: (1) reporting, (2) premium payment arrangements, (3) single benefit products and excepted benefits, (4) and benefit parameters. More information was also released on the “Cadillac tax” and on the definition of “spouse” as it relates to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Employer Payment Plans

The regulatory agencies have recently issued guidance that may affect employers that have been reimbursing premiums for individual health coverage or Medicare Part B, Part D or Medigap premiums for active employees.

The RFP vs. the Two Step Process — Choosing Group Health Insurance

Many employers look at employee benefits as a commodity, bidding out their plans annually — and who can blame them? Rising health care costs coupled with a challenging economic environment have forced many human resources decision-makers to focus heav…

Why Buy Group Health Insurance through a Broker?

Employers have a lot of choices when it comes to buying group health insurance, including going directly to a carrier (or one of its agents), buying online, or going through a broker.

Think Globally, Learn Mobile-ly

Most companies have some form of employee training program, but those that are progressive are embracing the mobile or e-learning platform. The benefits of this type of learning are twofold: It can be done anywhere and at any time, and the learner doesn’t have to be removed from what he or she is learning about.

 

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