How Healthy Are We?

2020-12-30T15:57:53+00:00

According to the 2019 edition of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index, the United States ranks 35th among 169 recognized by the World Health Organization. This was one position lower than the U.S. earned in 2017. Spain surpassed Italy to become the world’s healthiest country and four other European nations ranked in the top 10. While [...]

How Healthy Are We?2020-12-30T15:57:53+00:00

Diversified Group Named One of CT’s 2020 Healthiest Employers

2020-09-21T19:01:04+00:00

This article was published on September 21, 2020 on Hartford Business. Photo source is Hartford Business Journal. 1st Place | Category: 2 to 99 Employees Diversified Group Brokerage Headquarters: Marlborough Industry: Health insurance Top Executive: Brooks T. Goodison, President When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Diversified Group to work remotely, the third-party health plan administrator wanted [...]

Diversified Group Named One of CT’s 2020 Healthiest Employers2020-09-21T19:01:04+00:00

What You Should Know About Vaping

2020-08-06T15:52:27+00:00

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, one in six high school students admitted to using e-cigarettes in 2015, with use among teens rising. While the media and elected officials have warned Americans of the risks inherent to electronic cigarettes, it is important to be aware of the dangers. E-cigarettes, consisting of a battery, an atomizing [...]

What You Should Know About Vaping2020-08-06T15:52:27+00:00

No-Deductible COVID-19 Care

2020-06-11T14:37:24+00:00

Uninsured people needing medical treatment for the coronavirus will be able to get that treatment without concerns about out-of-pocket costs or unexpected charges. Thanks to the federal stimulus package passed by Congress in early April, hospitals and healthcare providers that treat these folks will be paid for unreimbursed care at current Medicare rates. While the [...]

No-Deductible COVID-19 Care2020-06-11T14:37:24+00:00

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Employees and Plan Participants

2020-04-03T19:14:38+00:00

This blog was published on April 3, 2020 International's Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans Blog, written by Robbie Hartman, CEBS. Photo source: blog.ifebp.org. In rapid time, the coronavirus has upended the benefit industry’s way of work. Most offices stand empty or operate with a skeleton crew, as employees and plan participants keep their distance and work [...]

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Employees and Plan Participants2020-04-03T19:14:38+00:00

More Seniors Working

2020-03-26T18:19:34+00:00

According to a new Harris pole conducted for TD Ameritrade, more than half of Americans age 40 and older plan to continue working after they retire. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York adds that the number of workers 55 and older has been rising since 2000. While the percentages dropped for older workers, [...]

More Seniors Working2020-03-26T18:19:34+00:00

PCOR Fee Reauthorization and Diversified Group’s Reporting Services

2020-03-05T15:09:01+00:00

The ACA’s PCOR fee had expired with the 2019 plan year, although non-calendar year plans were still required to remit their fees on July 31, 2020. However, as part of the year end budget/spending bill, Congress authorized an extension of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fee (PCOR) for another ten years through 2029. The ACA [...]

PCOR Fee Reauthorization and Diversified Group’s Reporting Services2020-03-05T15:09:01+00:00

Cost Increases Outpace Wages

2020-02-20T17:36:13+00:00

The Kaiser Family Foundation employee health benefits survey for 2019 shows that the cost of annual premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance plans have reached $20,576. While there are differences between small and large employer groups, costs are rising faster than wages for both and average contributions by employees have reached $1,242 for single coverage and [...]

Cost Increases Outpace Wages2020-02-20T17:36:13+00:00

Communicate Better. Benefit More.

2020-01-23T19:53:00+00:00

Communication and helping plan members get the most out of their health plan should be an all year round endeavor. Surveys continue to indicate that even highly educated employees describe benefits, insurance and the enrollment process as “very confusing.” Consider academic research by the Commonwealth Fund and a recent study by Accenture. While one points [...]

Communicate Better. Benefit More.2020-01-23T19:53:00+00:00

Subtle Signs of Diabetes

2019-12-27T16:26:38+00:00

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes – a chronic condition that happens when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or process sugar efficiently. The surprising thing is that about 7.5 million people are diabetic and don’t know it! Doctors say if you’re over 45 years of age, are overweight [...]

Subtle Signs of Diabetes2019-12-27T16:26:38+00:00
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