Mental illness is a growing problem in this country and treatment options are sparse. Fortunately, as an employer, you can take steps to make it easier for your employees to seek help.
The... Read more »
Employers are increasingly relying on high-deductible health benefit plans to reduce premium costs. And while premiums are lower with a high-deductible health plan than a traditional insurance plan,... Read more »
Only a small percentage of workers' comp claims are fraudulent but letting them go undetected can cost a lot.
In an offbeat incident of workers comp fraud in Minnesota, a woman was found out when... Read more »
Think there’s no way your retirement plan might be audited? Think again.
The Department of Labor (DOL) can select any size retirement plan for a random 401(k) audit. Your plan also could face an... Read more »
The practice of insurers paying fee for services to physicians and hospitals is going the way of the dinosaurs. Look for value-based care to replace the current payment model.
With the fee for... Read more »
Few people can imagine a day when they will be too ill or injured to work. Unfortunately, it’s not that uncommon. According to the Council for Disability Awareness, more than one in four of... Read more »
Category 3 Hurricane Florence is set to hit the Carolinas within the next two days, with Federal Emergency Management Agency Associate Administrator Jeff Byard calling it “a Mike Tyson punch to the... Read more »
With Hurricane Florence hitting the Carolinas, property damage and protection is a key concern for many people. Real estate data provider CoreLogic estimates that the hurricane could cost more than... Read more »
Your employees can enjoy the benefit of paying their long-term-care insurance premiums tax-free — if you offer a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Funded with employees’ pre-tax dollars, HSAs are... Read more »
Most companies aren’t insured for natural disaster and federal disaster relief is often too little and too late.
Even though the cost of natural disasters in 2017 was approximately $300 billion... Read more »