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Plan sponsors must watch out for tax law changes and rising interest rates, experts say.
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79% of people supported raising the full retirement age to 68 from 67, according to a survey from the University of Maryland, which could reduce benefits even for those who wait until 70 to retire.
January 18 - Benefits Think How data standardization benefits the industry, facilitates fiduciary rule compliance
Such an adjustment will make it easier for all stakeholders to do business going forward, says SE2’s Mary Anne Durall.
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SE2 -
Strategic recruiting, proper time management and strong ‘soft’ benefits help achieve overarching goals, says Aldor H. Delp.
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The big question is whether any decisions upholding the DOL rule will be nullified by actions of the new Trump administration, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.
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Cohen & Buckmann PC -
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is making an offer to Democrats he hopes they won’t refuse: If their states like Obamacare, they can keep it.
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Rep. Tom Price, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, will appear for the first time before U.S. senators Wednesday amid growing ethics concerns and uncertainty among Republicans about how they will repeal and replace the ACA.
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Out of 155 medical conditions, just 20 — including diabetes, heart disease and back pain — accounted for half of all spending, according to a new JAMA report.
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Looking to improve efficiency, industry is hopeful business-minded President-elect will quickly revise summary plan description standards.
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Reward programs tied to organizational values outperform other programs on every metric evaluated, SHRM and Globoforce study shows.
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The global chemical company joins a growing number of employers who have started 2017 with enhanced paid leave policies.
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Clients are likely to overlook the possibility of portfolio failure, unexpected financial responsibility and health issues.
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These three questions, The Standard’s Jeffery Smith says, will help prevent DI buyer’s remorse.
January 17
Standard Insurance Company -
It sounds counter-productive, but too many brokers hang on to bad business to the detriment of their firm.
January 17
Q4intelligence -
Knowing the triggers and understanding how to provide accommodations can potentially curb the on-set and help boost employee productivity, says The Standard’s Tom Meier.
January 17
The Standard -
It’s almost a guarantee that employers will see increasing pharmacy costs even when the plan is negotiated and managed properly. That’s why it’s important to review PBM contracts carefully.
January 17
Corporate Synergies -
President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to cancel the executive orders of his predecessor would have wide-ranging implications in compensation, paid leave, diversity in hiring, and protection for gay and transgender employees in the workplace.
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Centenarian Woodrow Cross of Maine’s Cross Insurance shares lessons learned over 60-plus years in the industry.
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The channel for reaching customers and prospects is only growing in strength, with a $38 to $1 ROI.
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Student loan repayment program, free gym membership and a stocked kitchen and bar are among the benefits offered to employees at the Austin-based PR analytics company.
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