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More Large Employers Offer On-Site Clinics
Some mega-employers manage clinics on their own while others outsource to clinic vendors or healthcare systems. Many provide clinics within their own facilities, but […]
Diversified Group Named One of CT’s Healthiest Employers by Making Wellness Part of Company Culture
This article was published on September 16, 2019 on Hartford Business written by Wendy Pierman Mitzel. Photo source is Hartford […]
Should Medicare Eligibility Be Expanded?
It’s a Hot Topic and One We’ll Hear More About in the Months Ahead
Whether it’s Medicare at 50, a Buy-In Option or Medicare for […]
MA Paid Family Medical Leave Payroll Deductions to Begin October 1st
MA PFML is a statewide program that gives eligible employees paid time off for family and medical leave beginning January 1, 2021. PFML will […]
Which Welfare Plans Must File Form 5500?
Funded Plans:
All “funded” welfare plans covered by ERISA must file a Form 5500. A “funded” plan is one where funds are set aside in […]
How HR Can Lower Healthcare Costs Without Reducing Coverage
This article was published on August 30, 2019 on the HR Daily Advisor written by Eileen Clark, Senior Vice President of […]
Support for Caregivers
According to a new Harvard University study, 73% of employees surveyed are caring for a child, parent or friend. More importantly, 80% of those […]
Walmart Woos High-Schoolers
A recent announcement stated that by year end, Walmart will triple the number of employees taking advantage of company-provided tuition benefits. With 25,000 high […]
Fewer Spouses Covered on Employee Benefit Plans
This article was published on August 5, 2019 on IFEBP.org written by Lois Gleason, CEBS.
More and more employers are seeking […]
Can Your Plan Recover Money It Wasn’t Responsible for Paying?
That’s What Subrogation and Reimbursement Are All About
When a plan member requires medical treatment following an injury or accident, their health plan is almost […]
Is Direct Primary Care the Future?
A fee-based model that gives individuals unlimited access to a primary care physician without their insurance being billed is being heralded as the right […]
Get Eligibility Right the First Time or Pay for It Later
Missing, incorrect, or late information regarding eligibility can lead to mistaken interpretation of coverage, no coverage/denied claims, or incorrect participant information. These can all […]
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