Above the Fold |
December 5, 2011 |
4 tips for successful retirement enrollment |
By Dan Hall |
Thirty years after the birth of the 401(k) plan, the retirement planning landscape continues to evolve. Employees now have more say in how they manage their retirement savings than ever before. Individuals are directly responsible for securing a comfortable retirement—or not. However, various studies show employee participation in company-defined contribution plans remains low despite employer attempts to change this behavior…Read more |
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Today's News |
HHS rejects NAIC MLR request |
By Elizabeth Festa and Arthur D. Postal |
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners' request for an exemption from the medical loss ratio provisions of the healthcare reform law for insurance agents has been rejected…Read more |
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Employers skeptical of health reform |
By Kathryn Mayer |
Employers are still torn on how they will respond to health care reform, but a survey from GfK Custom Research North America says most are, at the very least, skeptical of its potential…Read more |
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The Pulse |
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Cain ain't able |
By Kathryn Mayer |
If I could pick anyone I wouldn't want to be today, it'd be Herman Cain. Once again, he's taken top prize of the "who had the worst week in Washington" category…Read more |
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Overheard on BenefitsPro |
Is this part of the Administrations jobs for America plan? Do I have the math down on this one? Taxpayer funds will cover the cost of premiums purchased through the exchange and taxpayer funds go toward paying a Canadian company that will help set up the exchange. I guess the math works for someone but I don't know who. That government money printing press has to be smok'in hot!
-- blacknblue2, CGI Group gets gov't health exchange contract
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