Game Day the Healthier Way
If you're a football fan and attend a lot of tailgates or game day parties, you know the usual snacks are not the most health-conscious. If you are trying to [...]
Work-life “fit” and employee benefits among top reasons employees are staying at jobs
Despite the uncertain job market, one of the top reasons Americans are staying at their current place of employment is the work-life "fit", and enjoying what that do, according to [...]
Most employers to continue offering benefits, studies show
The number of employers planning to offer health care benefits to active employees for the foreseeable future is increasing, despite projected cost increases. According to a study by Towers Watson, when [...]
Coverage Notices Required for Groups Offering RX Plans
Organizations that offer group prescription drug plans must notify their Medicare-eligible members each year with either a Notice of Creditable Coverage or a Notice of Non-Creditable Coverage. Letters must be [...]
AFG Announces Wellness Program healthySOLUTIONS
Are you looking to reduce health care costs, build employee morale and increase productivity? Corporate health and wellness programs can transform corporate culture and change lives, as well as prevent [...]
Employees Value 401K
By:Lauren Corbett 91% of employees state that they view their 401K as their main saving vehicle for retirement. Source: http://cdn.benefitnews.com/media/pdfs/ebn_btn_aug_12.pdf
Fitness App of the Week: Pedometer Ultimate GPS +
By: Lauren Corbett Over 5,000 people are using Pedometer Ultimate GPS+ to add to their daily workout routines. This app allows you to track your steps, see your route, share [...]
BLUES ALERT: Medical Rate Loss Ratio Rebates
By:Lauren Corbett As part of the Affordable Care Act insurers are required to issue rebates by August 1st if a certain percentage of the premiums they receive in the individual [...]
HR Pros: Employees are more concerned with losing benefits than jobs
By: Lauren Corbett In Gallup's Annual Work and Education poll, conducted earlier this month, 48% of those polled are more worried about employers cutting their benefits than: losing their jobs, [...]
Health Alert: Michigan ranked #5 in US for “Most Obese States”
By: Lauren Corbett In a recent study done by; not-for-profit Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the information used for this analysis was obtained by the [...]