Benefits Selling Magazine October 2010
Cover Story
End of the road for minimeds?
At this writing, things are as strange and tumultuous in our industry as they've ever been.
Continue Reading | View Past Issues | Subscribe | Digital Issue
Benefits Newswire
-
Can you really keep your health coverage?
President Obama might not be able to keep his promise.
-
Preventive care adds to rising costs
With additional costs out of the way for preventive care services (thanks to health reform) more people are going to be visiting the doctor.
-
The pie gets a little smaller
Americans aren't as willing to spread the wealth as they used to be.
-
Large employers' 2011 health plan design changes (part 2)
Among those employers that offer incentives for healthy lifestyles, the average
-
Health care costs surge for everyone
Experts at Aon Consulting say more people are making monthly contributions to COBRA.
-
Savers want more from retirement plans
The retirement crisis pushed employers and employees alike to reposition their savings plan strategies.
-
Large employers' 2011 health plan design changes
While there was uncertainty about the regulations determining grandfathered plan status 53 percent were still planning to make changes to their plan designs.
On Second Thought
-
PPACA: The patient protection part
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - that pretty much sums it up, doesn't it?
Source List
-
Limited Benefit Medical Source List
Limited Benefit Medical Source List
Special Feature
-
Becky Parker's big break
Becky Parker's childhood dream was to become a historian or a diplomat.
-
Innovation - the real health care reform
As we continue to wade through the 2,300 pages of PPACA and the 24,000 pages of regulations that are expected to emerge from the HHS
Feature Content
-
Win over employers with wellness
The next frontier in benefits strategies
-
Broker / Carrier Disconnect?
Everyone understands carriers need brokers. And brokers need carriers.
-
Why disability can't get an edge
Imagination and creativity are rarely found in the world of insurance.
Competitive Advantage
-
Help employees with voluntary decisions
This morning, I decided to look up one of my favorite authors, to see whether she had published a new book.
Exit Interview
-
What I've learned
Know your market and understand their industry, their attitudes about benefits, and what their peers are purchasing. Understanding your target market is the easiest way to get referrals.
Employers Speak Out
-
What employers want from health care reform
Employers are supportive of appropriate reform efforts that would provide coverage and financial protection to their
Retirement Matters
-
Know your target date funds
Much has been written about target date funds and their effectiveness, or lack thereof, as investment choices inside a defined contribution plan.
What's Next
-
Boost your voluntary business potential: Part I
The world is changing. Fast. Brokers need to respond and for almost all, voluntary will be a part of that response.
Resource Center
View All »
John Hancock Mid Cap Funds Give Your Clients the Consistency...
Our Mid Cap Fund is built on consistent management, consistent process, and consistent results. Download...
Identity Theft Protection - The Necessary Voluntary Benefit
Proactive identity theft protection is your next-generation revenue opportunity in the evolution of your voluntary...
Mental Health Issues Can Cost Millions
An employer's proactive approach can help reduce the financial effects of behavioral health-related lost productivity....
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Six Critical Elements of an HSA Program
Have you considered all the ways that the health savings account (HSA) administrator you recommend...
Medicare Part D Retiree Drug Subsidy: Impact of Health Care...
Medicare Part D provides employers various cost-effective options to support their retiree prescription drug benefits....
Complimentary White Paper on Disability Insurance Trends
This white paper addresses the hardships resulting from the Great Recession and changing demographics. To...
Reduce Employer Prescription Drug Costs While Maintaining Superior Service
Transamerica’s prescription drug plan solution provides your Medicare retirees with a sound strategy. To find...
Productivity Insight #3: Understanding Presenteeism
Employee health can have a positive or negative impact on a company’s bottom line. Download...
Benefits Selling Anniversary
10 Years, 10 Catalysts of Change in Benefits
Find out what makes the list—Now!
