Rationing for medicare, it’s a conversation that’s here
Latest thinking in this article by a great noted author only serves to continue the same conversation of rationing and cost shifting. We can do better.
Professional Benefit Planning
Sins of omission will occur because of so much change
There has never been more change in a shorter period of time than now. Gain added certainty at a time when things couldn’t be more uncertain.
Rise of the flex economy
Employer benefit plans need more attention from benefit professionals and seasoned benefit professionals want more flexibility in their work
BCBSM Value partnerships for hospitals
Reimbursement model changes but who is getting the incentives?
Political move to help Insurers have Lower Renewal Rates at November Elections
The Obama administration has quietly adjusted key provisions of its signature healthcare law…
The Market Recognizes the BenStaff Decoder’s Value
S&P says, “the ACA presents an opportunity for U.S. companies to radically redefine the role they play in the health care system.” There is $700 Billion to be saved by more closely decoding ACA.
ACA: Continuous Change for the Industry
Recently, at a conference, the speaker explained how the status quo, the new normal, is overwhelm. In their experience, ACA has brought about 4 years of tremendous change, and more change is on the way. They identified with industry professionals and explained, “it will be another couple years before a calm can set in.” Constant … Read more
DOL sues CEO
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
A Money discussion everyone can understand.
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 announcement for employees, samples and guidance …
Required employer notice explaining an employees ability to go to the marketplace to obtain coverage.
A Note about older posts
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
Changing Expectations
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