It’s an idea, it seems, whose time has gone. The traditional defined benefit pension plans that were once a bulwark of middle class financial security are drying up, beset on three sides by demographic, economic and monetary Pension challenges:
Go to ArticleWhile fraudulent health insurance claims only constitute a small percentage of the total claims made each year, they are costly enough that they affect all policyholders. Experts estimate that the total amount of financial losses because of this problem and health care fraud span into the tens of billions every year. Higher premiums are the result of health insurance fraud. Unfortunately, people with private and employer-sponsored insurance plans end up paying the price for the dishonesty of others.
Go to ArticleA policy bought by an employer and offered to workers is a group health insurance plan. Employees’ families may also qualify for coverage under these plans. These types of plans are key components of most workplace benefits packages, and having health insurance to offer workers is a big bonus today for companies wanting to attract and keep the best talent. Most Americans obtain coverage through their employers today, and this makes good coverage affordable for workers and their families.
Go to ArticleNew Health Savings Account Limitations for 2015 Health-Savings-Account-Updates
Go to ArticleThe substantial amount of labor and hours involved in open enrollment season is something all too well-known to benefit administrators. But, are you making it harder than it should be?
Go to ArticleAfter a lengthy wait, the IRS has issued additional guidance and clarification regarding the $2,500 plan maximum for health FSA’s effective for plan years after December 31, 2012.
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