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10 ways to beat recession depression

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

Whether youre unemployed or looking for a career change in a bleak job market, it can be hard to keep a positive attitude about your future prospects, but remaining upbeat can actually increase your chances at success by helping you to stay motivated and behave more confidently on interviews.

Senate subcommittee reviews giant PBM merger

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing this week to investigate the proposed merger between Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions, two of the "big three" PBMs that, combined, could manage up to two-thirds of all prescriptions filled.

Health sector has 'quiet' month

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

Health price inflation hit a 13-year low in October, according to a report that tracks the health sector's employment, spending and pricing.

Pensions lost $8 billion in November

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

Pension plans saw a $7 billion decline in market value and a $1 billion increase in pension liabilities in November.

Longevity must be figured into any retirement plan

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

People are living longer, which can complicate retirement planning, according to Northwestern Mutual. With longevity on the rise, individual retirement planning needs to include asset accumulation and savings, as well as strategies for managing the personal and financial risks that can arise when you live into your 80s or 90s.

5 key rulings from final MLR requirements

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans have narrowed down five summaries based on the final CMS ruling

Panel member questions Kan. gov. role on pensions

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

A Democratic legislator serving on a commission studying Kansas' pension system questioned Wednesday whether Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has been improperly involved in its deliberations just before it recommended starting a 401(k)-style retirement plan for new public employees.

Most employers to pay 2011 executive bonuses

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

While many employers are expecting declining shareholder values in 2011, most still plan to pay executive bonuses that match or go above 2010s awards and fund bonuses at or above target levels, according to a survey by Towers Watson, a global professional services company.

Michigan Senate OKs state retiree benefit changes

Peter Westerman | December 08, 2011

Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature on Wednesday continued efforts to save money on retiree benefit costs related to state employees.

EBRI: Americans expect health benefits to be available, costly

Allison Bell | December 08, 2011

U.S. consumers believe group health coverage will continue to exist but be harder for them to afford.

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10 ways to beat recession depression

Senate subcommittee reviews giant PBM merger

Health sector has 'quiet' month

Pensions lost $8 billion in November

Longevity must be figured into any retirement plan

5 key rulings from final MLR requirements

Panel member questions Kan. gov. role on pensions

Most employers to pay 2011 executive bonuses

Michigan Senate OKs state retiree benefit changes

EBRI: Americans expect health benefits to be available, costly

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