Employee Benefits

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  Employers will keep coverage, despite PPACA, survey finds

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  May 17, 2013

  Health insurance in the workplace won’t go away because of PPACA. But it will be different.

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  Disability insurance: Overcoming barriers to entry

  By Kieran Mullins  |  May 17, 2013

  Concerns about less-than-ideal DI underwriting outcomes often hold advisors back. They shouldn’t.

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  Iowa dentists win state balance billing victory

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  A plan can cap fees only when it helps pay for the care, the court says.

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  D.C. exchange attracts 4 big players

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  The menu could include plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare.

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  Calif. Senate considers family leave discrimination bill

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  Workers could sue for reinstatement and get an award for attorney's fees.

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  Mich. Senate votes to extend health claims tax

  By David Eggert  |  May 17, 2013

  Out-of-state carriers are exempt, and that has led to a revenue shortfall.

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  Employers say they OK most accommodation requests

  By Allison Bell  |  May 16, 2013

  DMEC reports that the cost of most accommodations is low.

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  Funeral planning popular as workplace perk

  By Allen Greenberg  |  May 16, 2013

  For employers that offer health insurance, free parking and child or elder care referral services, coverage for funeral services seems like an easy add-on.

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  Washington state SHOP exchange attracts one carrier

  By Allison Bell  |  May 16, 2013

  Managers are wondering whether they should postpone the launch date.

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  PPACA: What can a state do with a federal exchange?

  By Allison Bell  |  May 16, 2013

  An NAIC panel posts three health law how-to guide drafts.