U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Obama Health Care Law
November 9, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a split opinion on...
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Proposed Regulation on Exchange Eligibility (Part II)
On August 17, 2011, the Department of Health and...
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The Hartford Launches Online Educational Resource
November 8, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Hartford has launched an online...
ERIC Urges Simplified Process for Determining Exchange Eligibility
November 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) submitted a comment letter on a proposed regulation under the Patient...
Lockton Names Health Risk Manager for Southeast
November 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Lockton has named Valerie Houghton, RD, LD, as Health Risk Manager for its southeast operation,...
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Americans Unprepared for Long Term Care Needs
November 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new study from Northwestern Mutual reveals that nearly eight in 10 Americans acknowledge the...
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Report Examines Health Initiatives Link to Attracting Employers
November 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Trust for America's Health (TFAH) released...
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Asia Pacific Firms Looking to Increase Wellness Programs
November 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – According to Mercer’s Asia Pacific Total Health and Choice Benefits 2011 Survey, employers in the...
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Proposed Regulation on Exchange Eligibility (Part I)
On August 17, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed regulation (the "Proposed Regulation") that...
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ERRP Approvals Consistent with Provision of Benefits in Market
October 31, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) finds...
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Southland Acquires Health Insurance Services Company
October 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Southland Benefits Solutions, LLC announced it has acquired Health Partners America, LLC, (HPA).
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Benefits Matter More to Employees
October 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – According to a new study by Unum, benefits matter to employees now more than ever.
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Canadian Employers Can Expect Break in Health Care Plan Costs in 2012
October 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - After two years of increasing inflation in health benefit plan costs, Canadian employers can now...
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Canadian Employers Recognize Importance of Wellness Efforts
October 26, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The 2011 Buffett National Wellness Survey results show 97% of Canadian employers who offer wellness...
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Mercer Offers Wellness Program for Multinational Employers
October 26, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new program developed by Mercer can now help employers meet the challenge of developing...
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Survey Finds Costs Rise For Long-Term Care in U.S.
October 26, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Costs continue to rise for those requiring long-term care in the U.S., reports the 2011...
Court Moves Forward Suit over Post-Employment Benefits Advice
October 26, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. District Court for the...
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Use of Incentives to Manage Employee Health on the Rise
October 25, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - To engage employees in health management programs, the number of companies using financial incentives and...
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Enrollment Materials Are a Good Time To Provide Annual & PPACA Notices
October 25, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Many plans are in the midst of annual enrollment, so we have been receiving questions...
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U.S. Health Care Costs Rise 5.73%
October 24, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Data released for the S&P Healthcare Economic Composite Index indicate the average per capita cost...