COBRA extension approved: Here’s the fine print
March 5, 2010 by Kerry Isberg
Here are the details on the recently approved extension of COBRA subsidy program for health coverage. More…
March 5, 2010 by Kerry Isberg
What HR managers told us: Increased employees’ health costs?
January 22, 2010 by Jim Giuliano
We asked 346 HR managers whether their employer increased employee contributions for health coverage in 2009. Here’s what they said. More…
Shifting the burden of medical coverage
September 30, 2009 by Christian Schappel
In tight times like these, both employers and employees are picking up the increasing price of health coverage. More…
Health reform bill: Inside peek at 5 new rules you need to know
September 25, 2009 by Kerry Isberg
It’s likely some version of the newest healthcare reform proposal to come out of Washington will not only become law, but also change the way you do your job — as early as Jan. 1 — particularly in five areas. More…
Will feds start taxing health benefits?
June 12, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
The Senate’s plan to reform the nation’s health system could include a tax on employer-provided health benefits. More…
Smoking cessation: What’s in and what’s out
June 10, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Has your organization started a formal smoking cessation program? More…
Wellness keys for healthy dependents
June 10, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
In the battle to control health costs via wellness programs, many employers overlook a key cost-driver: employees’ dependents. More…
Guess what? Worker health coverage is going up
May 27, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
A new report shows what the average family is paying for health coverage these days. More…
Federal judge in Cal. says same-sex spouses must get benefits
February 8, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
The latest rumbling out of California was no earthquake. It was federal judge ruling that the federal government couldn’t deny health coverage and other benefits to the same-sex spouse of an employee. More…
What’s the Mental Health Parity Act? And why should you care?
October 14, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
As part of the economic-emergency legislation, Congress passed and made permanent the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. It sets out the new requirements for employer-sponsored health coverage. More…
