DPL&A: Employee Benefits Newsletters

February 2010 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:35:37 -0800

In This Issue:

* Assessing the Efficacy Of Wellness Programs

* Employers Remain Cautious About Restoring Benefits

* Mitigating Stress Is A Step In The Right Direction

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January 2010 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:02:51 -0800

In This Issue:

* Employers Took Action In 2009 To Minimize Health Benefit Costs

* Suspended Retirement Plan Matches To Be Restored

* Companies Unprepared For Remote Work

* CDHP Participants Are More Active In Health Management

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December 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:59:39 -0800

In This Issue:

* Employers Maintain Commuter Benefits

* Small Businesses Poised To Start Hiring

* Smoking Habits Vary By Occupation

* Employees May Need Guidance During Open Enrollment Periods

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November 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:07:55 -0800

In This Issue:

* Sales Staffing Forecasts Optimistic For 2010

* Trends In Health Care

* Workers And Stress-Related Illnesses

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October 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:38:41 -0700

In This Issue:

* COBRA Enrollments Have Doubled Since Enactment Of Subsidy

* Workers Expect To Remain On The Job As They Age

* The Cost Of Chronic Illness

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September 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:56:38 -0700

In This Issue:

* Younger Women Approaching Pay Parity With Men

* Older Adults More Likely To Have Health Insurance

* Employers Expect To Return Pay And 401(k) Matches

* Work-Life Benefits Thriving In Tough Economic Times

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August 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:24:03 -0700

In This Issue:

* Economy Causes Slight Decline In Employee Benefits

* Workers Are Saving More and Spending Less

* Americans Support Aspects Of Health Care Reform

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July 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:54:18 -0700

In This Issue:

* Retirement Plan Sponsors Altering Plan Design

* Americans Support Greater Consumer Engagement In Health Care

* More Than One-Third Of Workers Plan No Vacation This Year

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June 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:22:00 -0700

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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May 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:30:08 -0700

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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April 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:54:38 -0700

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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March 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:01:10 -0700

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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February 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:03:41 -0800

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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January 2009 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:23:34 -0800

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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December 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:55:22 -0800

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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November 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:09:15 -0800

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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October 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:51:40 -0700

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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September 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:39:18 -0700

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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August 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:04:17 -0700

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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July 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:01:59 -0700

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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June 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:02:18 -0700

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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May 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:16:40 -0700

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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April 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:17:13 -0700

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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March 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:10:23 -0700

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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February 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:50:54 -0800

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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January 2008 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:49:57 -0800

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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December 2007 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:16:52 -0800

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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November 2007 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:42:09 -0800

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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October 2007 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:30:25 -0700

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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September 2007 Benefits Newsletter

David P. Lind & Associates (DPL&A) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:24:23 -0700

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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