Benefits Selling Magazine November 2011
Cover Story
2011 Readers' Choice Awards
Our seventh annual competition features a few surprises, a lot of stalwarts and more broker votes than ever before.
Storeylines
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You’re going to hate this column
Most Sundays find me at my wife’s parents’ house, talking politics with my father-in-law while the baby entertains the rest of the family.
Benefits Newswire
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The robot doctor will see you now
Wellpoint, one of the country’s largest plan providers with around 34 million subscribers, announced it’s tapping IBM’s Watson technology to improve patient care.
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Medical expense trend declines in 2010
The amount of money health plans dispensed to pay for medical and hospital benefits finally slowed.
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Obesity rates projected to soar
The world is simply getting bigger—in a bad and costly way.
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One-third of employees would leave job for flexible schedule
Employees enjoying a flexible work schedule will also bring some enjoyment to their employers—they’ll work longer hours and be more productive.
Feature Content
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No small change
As employers are constantly looking to attract and attain talent, providing a comprehensive benefits solution is one of the top ways to remain competitive.
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"Thanks, but no thanks"
The recession and continued uncertainty over health care reform has spawned new objections
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When employees are under pressure
How employers are confronting costly employee stresses.
Employers Speak Out
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Premiums take another big leap in 2011, while HDHPs pick up market share
Annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage increase once again in 2011
What's Next
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Employers want affirmation—so give it to them
What type of enrollment method gets the best results?
Competitive Advantage
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It’s all about...football?
At this time of the year, my boss often says “it’s all about football.” But in the voluntary business, we’re in the height of enrollment season.
Special Feature
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Alphabet soup
The use of acronyms in the benefits administration world can lead to confusion and it’s important to be as clear as possible.
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Health care reform redefines the role of TPAs
How well suited TPAs are to handle the upcoming abundance of reporting and disclosure rules under health care reform?
Columns
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Health benefits more important than frozen yogurt
Why do knowledge, integrity and stability matter and what’s so important about listening to the client?
Source List
On Second Thought
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Why people need insurance agents
Dealing Medicare Part D illustrates why everyone needs a good insurance agent
Departments
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Broker on Record: Workman
Broker on Record, Thomas Workman
