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Employers worrying about effects of health reform mandate on them

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:35:57 +0000

Nearly three-quarters (70%) of employers are concerned about the potential effects of the federal health reform law’s employer mandate.

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Health reform may cost 30% of workers their employer-based coverage

Bob Graham — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:47:14 +0000

Nearly one-third of U.S. employers could stop offering health insurance when the federal health reform law takes hold in January 2014, according to a new study.

Health reform may cost 30% of workers their employer-based coverage via IFAwebnews.

Majority says partners of LGBT employees deserve equal benefits

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:58:03 +0000

Most heterosexual adults believe that employees with committed partners who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) should receive the same benefits as spouses, according to a new survey.

Majority says partners of LGBT employees deserve equal benefits via IFAwebnews.

Employers plan to improve preventative care under PPACA

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:58:05 +0000

A new survey of employers shows that 46% plan to enhance their preventative care benefits in response to health care reform regulations of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Employers plan to improve preventative care under PPACA via IFAwebnews.

Ario: Highmark shift leads to ‘single-largest’ renewal complaint total

Bob Graham — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:31:51 +0000

Highmark Blue Shield’s recent shifting of its small-group business to its for-profit subsidiary has led to a wave of complaints from employers, and an investigation into each by regulators, according to Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario.

Ario: Highmark shift leads to ‘single-largest’ renewal complaint total via IFAwebnews.

Companies that don’t offer retirement plans won’t, survey finds

Bob Graham — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:14:43 +0000

The majority of companies that don’t offer retirement plans now, especially small businesses, do not intend to provide one in the future, according to a new study.

Companies that don’t offer retirement plans won’t, survey finds via IFAwebnews.

Lifetime income options drawing more attention in 401(k)s

Bob Graham — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:10:04 +0000

Employers are focusing greater attention on lifetime income options like annuities, according to a new Towers Watson survey.

Lifetime income options drawing more attention in 401(k)s via IFAwebnews.

Employers: Workers fall short on retirement investing know-how

Bob Graham — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:45:46 +0000

Most employers say their employees don’t know as much as they should about retirement investing, according to a new survey.

Employers: Workers fall short on retirement investing know-how via IFAwebnews.

Aetna offers discounts, savings on business expenses

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:20:45 +0000

From office supplies to human resources, Aetna is offering its customers discounts and savings on key business expenses.

The Hartford, Conn.-based insurer has unveiled its Aetna Resource Connection program, available to ... Read →

Aetna offers discounts, savings on business expenses via IFAwebnews.

Major COBRA changes in store for employers beginning March 1

Tony Ondrusek — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:21:28 +0000

Employers with 20 or more full-time (or full-time equivalent) employees face a slew of new regulations regarding COBRA, thanks to new provisions in the economic stimulus legislation signed by President ... Read →

Major COBRA changes in store for employers beginning March 1 via IFAwebnews.