Current HBS Benefit Plan Watch Newsletters
San Jose, California Howitt Benefit Services Current HBS Newsletters
The following Benefit Plan Development newsletters are published monthly. If you would like to be added to our monthly newsletter email distribution list, please send an email to benefits and we will add you to our distribution list.
Benefit Plan Watch -- March 2009
- Economic stimulus includes premium subsidy for COBRA
- Employers take a look at who is covered under their health plan
- Employee weight loss programs offered by half of employers who provide wellness programs
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Benefit Plan Watch -- February 2009
- Study Examines Issues in Capping Tax Exclusion of Health Coverage
- Public Sector Employers Turn to Wellness and Disease Management Programs to Control Costs and Improve Quality
- Using Health Information Technology in Hospitals Linked to Fewer Deaths, Lower Costs
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Benefit Plan Watch -- January 2009
- Rand Study Indicates Lower Drug Copays Better Than Cost Regulations
- Multiple Generations Look to Employers for Benefits Education
- U.S. Workers Taking Steps To Lower Medical Costs
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Benefit Plan Watch -- December 2008
- Final Rules on Family and Medical Leave Published
- Employers Want National Approach to Health Care - Still Believe Employer-Based System Works Best
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Benefit Plan Watch -- November 2008
- Employees want to improve their health and want employer help.
- Survey finds CDHP consumers are more health and cost concious.
- Mental health parity measure tacked onto Wall Street Aid Bill.
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Benefit Plan Watch -- October 2008
- Hard Times Drive Employers to Increase Benefit Education Efforts
- Survey Reveals Which Health Programs Most Utilized by Employees, Most Valued by Employers
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Benefit Plan Watch -- August 2008
- Survey: How Much Employers Spend on Incentives for Health Management Programs
- Report on Non-Qualified Benefits and Perquisite Practices
- DOL Issues Guidance on Schedule C Reporting for 2009 Form 5500
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Benefit Plan Watch -- June 2008
- Treasury, IRS Issue 2009 Indexed Amounts for Health Savings Accounts
- Study Shows Significant Changes for US Workers Since 1998
- Employers Using Benefits to Help Employees Fill the Tank
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Benefit Plan Watch -- May 2008
- Companies to Get More Involved in the Health of Their Workforce, Employees Cautious of New Role
- Americans Rank Health Care Near the Top of Their Economic Woes
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Benefit Plan Watch -- April 2008
- More Companies, Workers Adopt Consumer-Directed Health Plans
- Survey Finds that Most Baby Boomers Underestimate Disability Risk
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Benefit Plan Watch -- March 2008
- Employers refocus strategies to promote a "Culture of Health and Financial Security," says study.
- Study finds employers saying more about benefits.
- Survey finds salary is top draw for job candidates but benefits nearly as popular.
- Large employers continuing to offer health benefits.
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Benefit Plan Watch -- February 2008
- Most Americans Want Employers to Pay Health Insurance Costs for Workers
- Wellness Works, When It's Available
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Benefit Plan Watch -- January 2008
- Big Employers Still Committed to Health Benefits, but Employer Groups Pushing for Fundamental Changes
- Employee Benefits Security Administration Provides Guidance on HIPAA Portability Rules Relating to Supplemental Coverage
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