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Qualified vs. Non-Qualified Retirement Plans

February 24, 2016 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Retirement

When considering retirement plans, the many options — not to mention complicated tax rules — leave many employers uncertain about the best plan for their company. One of the basic decisions employers face is whether to offer qualified or non-qualified retirement plans, or some combination of both. Here’s a closer look at the pros and...
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Filed Under: Employee Benefits   •  Retirement Plans

How Medicare Works with Your Medical Benefits

February 23, 2016 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Due to longer life spans, higher medical costs and recession-impacted savings, the percentage of Americans staying in the workforce past age 65 is increasing. How does this affect your medical benefit plans? According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, the percentage of Americans age 65 and older will increase by more than 67 percent between 2015...
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Filed Under: Employee Benefits   •  Miscellaneous Benefits

What Is a Flexible Spending Account?

February 22, 2016 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Flexible Spending

As employers cut back on benefits or require employees to contribute more, establishing a flexible spending account (FSA) gives employees a valuable benefit at little cost to the employer. A flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-favored program offered by employers that allows their employees to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses...
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Filed Under: Employee Benefits   •  Voluntary Benefits

How Pharmacy Benefit Managers Help You Control Drug Costs

January 2, 2016 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Prescription Drug Plan Management

In October 2015 we discussed some of the forces driving prescription costs up and gave some pointers on what employers can do to control employee prescription drug costs. Here’s a brief overview of how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) help in that process. Your PBM plays an important role in helping control employee drug expenses. PBMs...
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Filed Under: Benefits Management & Compliance   •  Employee Benefits

Up in Smoke: Tobacco Cessation Programs at Work

December 30, 2015 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Tobacco Use

Help your employees keep their resolutions to be healthier in the new year by helping them quit smoking. Your budget will enjoy the benefits as well. If you’re not convinced that smoking exacts a high cost from your company, consider these sobering facts about tobacco use: It contributes to an extensive list of serious diseases,...
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Filed Under: Employee Benefits   •  Wellness

Which Health Plan Applies?

December 26, 2015 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Coordination of Benefits

When your employees are covered by more than one health plan, you’ll want to know which plan is “primary” — insurance jargon for the one that pays claims first. Here’s some guidance. Let’s consider two situations where dual — and dueling — coverage might occur. They both involve someone covered by two plans, but in...
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Filed Under: Benefits Management & Compliance   •  Employee Benefits

It’s Time for a 401(k) Tune-Up

December 15, 2015 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Give your 401(k) plan a little routine care and maintenance to avoid compliance problems! A compliance review will help you catch any plan errors or overlooked updates that might affect the retirement income of one or more of your company’s employees or subject your company to regulatory penalties. Here’s a quick run-down of how to...
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Filed Under: Employee Benefits   •  Retirement Plans

Understanding Consumer-Driven Health Plans

December 2, 2015 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Health Plans

Insurers developed consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs) to help employers take control of their employee healthcare costs. What are the different CDHP types and what features do they offer? What Is a “Consumer-Driven Health Plan”? Consumer-driven health plans combine a high-deductible health insurance plan with some form of health savings account. These include HSAs, healthcare reimbursement...
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How to Avoid Common (and Costly) Immigration Mistakes

December 2, 2015 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Immigration

When it comes to complying with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), you may find yourself forced into two roles seemingly at odds with each other — verifying the employment of every employee while at the same time avoiding discriminatory practices. To help you walk the tightrope, here are nine common IRCA...
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Filed Under: Benefits Management & Compliance   •  Employee Benefits

Can Financial Education Improve Productivity?

October 15, 2015 by The Insurance 411Leave a Comment

Financial Education

Many studies have shown a link between increased levels of stress and increased incidence of certain diseases and health problems. [/caption]If you’re considering wellness programs to improve employee health and productivity, don’t overlook the importance of financial health! According to an American Psychological Association (APA) poll released recently, the majority of Americans feel financial stress....
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Filed Under: Employee Benefits   •  Miscellaneous Benefits

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