Don This is a good example of good change coming as a result of reform. We’re opening up avenues of communication to CEO’s and owners to take more control over their benefit plans by being able to provide the research.
Mozilla CEO bullied…
“It was all about intimidation. The idea was to punish Eich harshly and publically so that no one in his shoes would ever dare to support traditional marriage again.”
US Department of Labor sues former CEO of Charlotte, NC, Web development company to restore more than $100,000 to 401(k) plan CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor is suing Garrison Enterprises’ former chief executive officer and chairman of the board, Cameron Garrison, to restore $103,481.37 to the Web development company’s 401(k) pension plan. … Read more
We are trusted by some of Michigan’s largest agencies, brokers, consultants, carriers, etc. to provide independent, 2nd opinion and analysis to their clients. Trust us to provide the same to you.
Reporting is an increasing burden for all plans. Our Actuaries can help with the required reporting.
“In the spirit of American tolerance of religious diversity, A&E should reinstate Mr. Robertson and apologize for its religious bigotry,” quote from the Liberty Institute.
A short quote from a frustrated customer trying to get into the government website.
Self funding turns your business into an insurance company. Before making this move you must prepare an analysis without influence from the sales process. Beware of anyone who says you will save money. Call us, put our independence to work.
The key question for you is if your credit card was maxed out at $107,000 would you borrow more? Would a bank give you more?
Congress and our President are arguing over how much more to spend on your credit card.
Required employer notice explaining an employees ability to go to the marketplace to obtain coverage.
A returning customer reacting to sticker shock said, “WOW, I am a supporter of providing insurance for more people, but this is awful.”
Mike Rogers provides commentary on the roll-out of the ACA. A customer of BenStaff is quoted, they explain how they just received a 100% increase in cost because of reform.
Old “Blogger posts” have been consolidated into this one posting location. Over time I have posted blog pages, written articles, spoken on TV or been interviewed about employee benefits, healthcare, retirement and topics like that. I’ve not been consistent where these things have been located. If you know of posts I should retrieve, please let … Read more
Employer plan sponsors who use HRA accounts or wrapping programs must certify the plans actuarial value by using the IRS calculator, and in cases where the calculator doesn’t fit, an Actuary must certify.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 Changing Expectations Yesterday I spent three hours with students in their 20s who are thinking about working in the HR and benefit field. It is a surprise to see the generational difference, to understand what their expectations are for their benefit plans and, in particular, for their future and their retirement. … Read more
MARCH 2010 Health reform was the initial plan but what we got was health insurance change. Here is a collection of quotes in late March, 2010. Aspen Institute CEO Walter Isaacson talks politics, media in Holliday Forum “The downside of the bill is that we shouldn’t make a change this big in a partisan fashion,” … Read more
March 26, 2010 happy birthday to me Wow, that’s all that can be said for the “hair raising” on the back of my neck. Since the signing of Health care reform in Washington March 23rd, my world has changed. In the last two weeks I have met with several new customers, designed a web page … Read more
Metro Detroit Association of Health Underwriters January 28, 2010 Healthcare CEO Roundtable The topic was hot – health care reform or insurance reform? And we had the chance to hear from some of leading CEOs in the region: · Mark A. Kelly, M.D. Executive Vice President, Henry Ford Health and CEO of The Henry Ford … Read more