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Total compensation statements gone bad


June 2, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cafeteria plans, Cobra, Compensation, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

They’re a proven way to show employees the firm invests more in them than they may think. But be careful.

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Glitches in COBRA subsidy


May 5, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

No big shock here: The feds have had a few kinks in the system of sending out reimbursements.

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What the stimulus package means for COBRA


February 17, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

 With the sharp rise in layoffs nationwide, many benefits departments are swamped with  paperwork. 

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The latest COBRA benchmarks


February 10, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

It’s an unpleasant reality that with many firms downsizing due to the economy there would be a huge increase in COBRA notices.

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Are there better options than COBRA for ex-workers?


November 6, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, Latest News & Views

Temporary insurance can be a money-saving alternative to COBRA. But the plans aren’t right for everyone.

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COBRA: When to pull the plug early


October 1, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, Compliance, Special Report

 

 

There are certain situations where an employer can terminate someone’s COBRA coverage early.

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3 things that should never be in employee handbooks


September 3, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Cafeteria plans, Cobra, Company culture, Compensation, Compliance, Employee education, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Health Savings Accounts, Paid time off, Special Report, Uncategorized, Voluntary benefits, Wellness, Work-life programs

Are your policy and procedure manuals a lawsuit waiting to happen?

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A legal way to cut COBRA burden


July 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, Special Report

No doubt about it: COBRA can be a major administrative and record-keeping pain for HR/benefits managers.

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COBRA alternatives: Here’s what employees need to know


June 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, Latest News & Views

Temporary insurance can be a money-saving alternative to COBRA for employees or dependents no longer eligible for your health plan.

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Feds warn about 4 COBRA pitfalls


April 22, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cobra, Special Report

Disgruntled U.S. workers file an average of 450 lawsuits every day. “Routine” COBRA administrative errors represent the greatest lawsuit risk for the vast majority of employers.

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