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Obama rolls out new rules for claims appeals


August 2, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Government, Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views

Heads up. You’ll probably want to have HR and Benefits review your health plan’s medical claims review process.

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More unemployment benefits mean more work for Finance


April 23, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Benefits, Communication tips, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Management issues, Special Report

Tax Day brought more than long post office lines — it also brought two more months of unemployment benefits to many people. And a new to-do list for Finance.

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What Gen-Y workers want now — and why


January 15, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Communication tips, Economy, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Management issues

For employers, getting Generation-Y employees to see the value of company-sponsored benefits has traditionally been a challenge. But the recession may have changed that.

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Weight-loss surgeries now covered by comp?


November 19, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Management issues

If increased medical claims for unhealthy employees isn’t enough of a reason to stress wellness, consider this: Some courts are now ruling that workers’ comp must cover employees’ weight-loss surgery.

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Feds reminder on claiming COBRA credit


October 19, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benefits, Communication tips, Healthcare, IRS, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Tax compliance

Year-end will be here before you know it. So if Payroll has made any COBRA subsidy payments, you’ll want to make sure they’ve claimed credit on Form 941.

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‘Is that covered?’: 1 in 5 have no clue about dental benefits


September 22, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Communication tips, Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views

Employers should be wary of assuming that their employees have a grasp of the ins and out of their dental benefits, says this study.

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Why now’s a good time to consider this insurance safety net?


August 18, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Cash flow, Efficiency, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Management issues

Despite increased risk, only 5-10% of U.S. companies are taking advantage of this proven safeguard against problem customers.

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Hidden danger of wellness programs


August 13, 2009 by Kim Dustman
Posted in: Benefits, Government, Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Management issues

With more companies adopting wellness plans, employers need to be careful what they ask for — and how they ask for it.

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What staffers look for when selecting benefits


July 29, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Benefits, Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Management issues

For most employees, “perceived need” is not what ultimately determines whether they’ll elect the benefits their companies offer.

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Your healthcare tab: What to expect next year?


July 21, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Healthcare, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Management issues

Brace yourself (and your budget) for more bad news on the healthcare front: double-digit increases next year — no matter what type of plan your company has.

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