HR NEWSLETTERS

August 2008 - DOL proposes new fee-disclosure rule

'Hardship Withdrawals' Signal Tough Times Studies Predict Slower Premium & Cost Growth; Employers Still Suffering

July 2008 - Gap Widens between Retirement Needs, Savings

Groups Keep Health Care Reform Agenda Alive Employers' Adjustments Help Workforce Reduce Anxiety of Rising Prices The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated disclosure notices for Medicare Part D eligible individuals Plan sponsors do not satisfy ERISA duty by posting SPDs and other plan documents to an intranet site President Bush signs legislation extending Mental Health Parity Act New legislation in NJ allowing employees' children to retain coverage through parent's group health insurance plan until age 31

June 2008 - Heroes Act Impacts Group Plans

Benefits Communications to Take Center Stage Rocky Road Ahead for Health Care Reform; Employer Role Uncertain 2009 HSA Maximum Contributions President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Small Business Disaster Planning Resource

May 2008 - Workplace Wellness Programs on Rise in 2008

Wellness Programs, Tools Help Control Costs Cost Trend Declines As CDHP Enrollment Grows; Health Education Vital Final IRS Regulations on HSAs Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Practices

April 2008-Workplace Shifts to Financial Supermarket; Employers on Board with Retirement Help

Employers Strategize to Keep Older Workers Independent Group Urges Health Overhaul to Relieve Small Business Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business

March 2008 Coalition Fights Chronic Ills to Lower Employers' Rising Healthcare Costs

Value-Based Plans Move into Dentistry Supreme Court Gives Workers Green Light to Sue Over Losses U. S. Chamber of Commerce Releases Annual Study of Benefits

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