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Consumer Driven Views September 28, 2011
 
Jeff Ackerson
Make sure you can answer this question at open enrollment
By Jeff Ackerson
As we enter open enrollment season, brokers and advisors need to get up to speed on consumer-directed health plans because they are fast becoming mainstream. Brokers should be prepared to answer a threshold question: "How does the consumer-directed health plan compare with our existing plan?"…Read more
Stories of the Week
Health care use slows premium hikes
By Tom Murphy
Many workers will see their health insurance costs rise less next year than in more than a decade, partly because consumers are dialing back their health care use, a benefits consultant has found…Read more
Cornering cost sources: How employers save on health benefits
By Amanda McGrory
For the past decade, health care costs have continued to rise, which can be attributed to an aging population, more expensive drugs and higher utilization…Read more
FSA cap won't hurt workers
By Kathryn Mayer
An upcoming $2,500 limit on the contribution amount for medical flexible spending accounts likely won't impact many Americans, according to a survey conducted by the American Payroll Association…Read more

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Industry Insight
Mark Roberts
5 reasons why you should have a wellness program
By Mark Roberts
There is mounting evidence that wellness programs can significantly lower health costs when implemented with proper incentives…Read more
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