View Article  June 2009 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Public Health Risks Highlight Need For Employer Preparation

* Employee Access To Wellness Programs Varies

* Workers Lack Plan For Unexpected Disability

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View Article  May 2009 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* A Benefits Review Can Help Companies Trim Costs

* Employers Continue To Provide Health Benefits

* Low Financial Literacy Hinders Retirement Planning

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View Article  April 2009 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Stimulus Legislation Affects Employers And Workers

* Congress Explores Family-Friendly Workplace Policies

* Obama Announces Health Care Reform Initiative

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View Article  March 2009 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Congress Expands Children's Health Insurance Program

* Employers Can Lose Valuable Knowledge When Downsizing

* Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law

* Wellness Program Sponsors Often Fail To Measure ROI

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View Article  February 2009 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Employers Step Up Communication About Economic Conditions

* EAPs Help Employees Cope During Tough Times

* The Evolution Of 401(k) Plan Eligibility Standards

* Centralizing Or Outsourcing Improves LOA Administration

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View Article  January 2009 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* New Legislation Includes Mental Health Parity Provisions

* Employees Look To Employers For Benefits Information

* Understanding Value-Based Benefit Designs

* Americans Report More Work And Less Play

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View Article  December 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Employers Adjust To Religious Diversity In The Workplace

* Will More Workers Delay Retirement?

* Employers Must Convey The Value Of Rewards Programs

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View Article  November 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Employers Report Mixed Experiences With Health And Wellness Programs

* Retirement Plan Rollovers Fuel IRA Asset Growth

* Health Insurance Must Balance Moral Hazard And Health Security

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View Article  October 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Number Of Americans Lacking Health Insurance Down In 2007

* Employers And Employees Face Challenges In Current Market

* Workers Support Paid Sick Days

* Higher Gas Prices Have Little Impact On Commuting Habits

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View Article  September 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Wellness Programs Can Boost Employee Engagement

* Employers Looking To Phased Retirement Programs To Retain Workers

* Companies Shifting From Stock Options To Other Types Of Long-Term Incentives

* Retirement Savings Needs Greater For More Highly Compensated Employees

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View Article  August 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Enhancements To Long-Term Care Financing Needed As Population Ages

* Compensation And Health Care Costs Continue To Climb

* Minority Women Face Additional Challenges In Saving For Retirement

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View Article  July 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Signed Into Law

* Extra Benefits Help Commuters Cope With High Gas Prices

* Benefit Offerings Changed Significantly Over Past 10 Years

* The Benefits Of Volunteering

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View Article  June 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Workplace Flexibility Programs Need Structure

* Older Workers Without Health Insurance Or Traditional Pensions Less Likely To Retire

* Benefits Important To Recent College Graduates

* Work Stress Continues For Vacationing Employees

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View Article  May 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Consumer-Driven Health Plans More Prevalent Amoung Higher Earners

* Most Workers Support Proposed Modifications To FMLA Rules

* Senator Proposes Tax-Advantaged Disability Savings Account

* Diversity Not Defined In Many Workplaces

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View Article  April 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Bringing Mom Back On The Job After Having A Baby

* Cost Of Prescription Drugs Worries Many Americans

* Employers Find Group Life Insurance A Key Benefit

* Workers Want Help From Employers In Losing Weight

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View Article  March 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Eldercare Programs Can Improve Productivity

* Companies Not Doing Enough To Ease Workplace Stress

* Enhancements To Saver's Tax Credit Could Help Americans Save For Retirement

* Lack of Health Insurance Leads To Late Cancer Diagnosis

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View Article  February 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Federal Rule Allows Employers To Cut Health Care Benefits For Older Retirees

* Cafeteria Plans Provide Tax Savings And Flexibility

* 401(k) Reform Needed To Boost Retirement Savings

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View Article  January 2008 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Cost Of Providing Workers Compensation Benefits Declining

* Congress Weighs Allowing Pre-Tax Payment Of LTC Insurance Premiums

* Paid Time Off Banks Can Reduce Unscheduled Absences

* Employers Making Progress In Managing Health Care Costs

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View Article  December 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Work-Life Programs Help Companies Attract And Retain Talent

* Employees Place High Value On Workplace Health Care Benefits As Costs Escalate

* 401(k) Plan Sponsors Adding Automated Features

* Paying For Testing In Advance Encourages Preventive Care

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View Article  November 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Number Of Americans Lacking Health Insurance Reached 47 Million In 2006

* Unionization Leads To Big Jump In Pay And Benefits For Low-Wage Workers

* Employees Feel Excluded From Benefits Design Decisions

* Medical Case Management Program Leads To Lower Health Care Costs

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View Article  October 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Presidential Cancer Panel Calls For Employer Commitment

* Benefit Cost Increases Outpaced Wage Inflation In Second Quarter

* Women More Positive About Employers' Work/Life Balance Programs

* Health Care Among Top Issues For Independent Voters

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View Article  September 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Benefits Strategies Must Adapt To Changes In The Workforce

* Managing Clinical Risk And Employee Health Produces Savings For Employers

* Half Of Americans Lack Emergency Savings

* Working Mothers Increasingly Prefer Part-Time To Full-Time Jobs

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View Article  August 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Health Care Cost Shifting Creates False Economy

* Deceleration In Health Care Cost Increases Predicted For 2008

* Workers And Employers Split On FMLA

* Health Plan Terminology Confuses Many Workers

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View Article  July 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Employee Exercise Programs Reduce Employer Health Care Costs

* Americans Support A Wide Range of Health Coverage Options

* Hybrid Products Can Increase Long-Term Care Insurance Coverage Rates

* Workers Need Support In Using Consumer-Driven Health Plans

* Health Care Costs More Burdensome For Women

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View Article  June 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* HSA Enrollment Swells To 4.5 Million

* Long-Term Care Crisis Looms For Baby Boomers And Their Parents

* Employer Interest In Wellness Programs Grows

* Current Health Care System Hinders Price Transparency

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View Article  May 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Workers Remain Confident About Retirement, But Are They Ready?

* Improved Health Care Efficiency And Price Transparency Are Priorities For Consumers

* Couples' Financial Priorities Shift With Age And Income

* Younger Workers Lack Awareness Of Tax-Advantaged Savings Opportunities

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View Article  April 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Federal Health Care Transparency Initiatives Supported By Employers

* Working Parents Appreciate Emergency Backup Daycare Benefits

* Older Workers Value The FMLA

* Plan Design Can Improve 401(k) Savings Rates

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View Article  March 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* President Bush Proposes Changes In Health Insurance Taxation

* Loss Of Financial Safety Net Worries Workers

* Governor Announces $12 Billion Plan To Provide Universal Health Care To Californians

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View Article  February 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* New Legislation Makes HSAs More Attractive

* Employers Can Do More To Help Employees Quit Smoking

* Universal Health Care Plan Proposed In Senate

* Parents' Concerns About After-School Care Lower Job Productivity

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View Article  January 2007 Benefits Newsletter

In This Issue:

* Worker-Friendly Reforms Anticipated As Democrats Take Control Of Congress

* Health Insurers Urge Congress To Extend Coverage To The Uninsured

* Employers Support Measures To Provide Health Care Coverage

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