HR Elements - July 2010

Federal Agencies Issue Guidance on Grandfathering, Patient Rights DOL Widens FMLA Eligibility New Laws Offer Benefit 'Teaching Moments' Parity Deadline COBRA Subsidy Snag Sticking with Benefits Right to Sick Days? Obesity Rates Swell Rehiring Bump Banking on 401(k) Security, Benefits Rule Retiree Application

HR Elements - June 2010

IRS Sheds Light on Credit for Employer-sponsored Health Coverage Government Holds Limits Steady as HSA Popularity Keeps Growing As Hiring Heats Up, Employers Take Another Look at Value of Benefits Retiree Claim Program Group Rates Jump EFAST2 Addition A Few More Days to Comply Work as Health Hub Going Voluntary

HR Elements - May 2010

Insurers, Employers Act Fast on Reform Pricey Drugs, Bad Habits Fuel Health Costs UBA Survey: Companies Worry About Impact of Costs COBRA Notices Tax Credit Reminders Obesity Challenges Befuddled by Money New QDIA Rules On The Move Cash Balance Bump

HR Elements - April 2010

Employers Face Massive Changes Under Health Care Reform Law Recent Laws Deliver Some Good Tax News Plans Aim to Take Bite Out of Overall Health Costs with Targeted Dental Options DOL Posts CHIP Notice Businesses Stick with Value-Based Design Generics Fuel Jump in Drug Sales More Companies Go For PTO Paper Is Out for Enrollment Good or Bad: Workers Crave Feedback

HR Elements - March 2010

Employers Seek Hard Facts, Healthier Workers in Their Plan Designs Compliance Pressures Won't Subside Soon, Experts Say Employers See Obstacles, Opportunities with Employee Spouses, Children Congress Extends COBRA New Investment Advice Brighter Attitudes on Health Care Dressed for Failure Raises to Remain Low

HR Elements - February 2010

Employers Aim to Stick with Wellness Despite Hurdles Government Issues Rules on Mental Parity and More Companies Can Suffer When Work Week Never Ends IRS Audits Could Begin Soon Research: Health Care Costs to Jump DOL Posts Form 5500 Datasets President to Push for 'Automatic' IRA Employers Give PBM Vendors High Marks

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