Editor's Note

In 1965, the then President Lyndon B. Johnson signed in the historic bill to support the healthcare costs of poor and old of the America, and spoke of a shared tradition that “directs us never to ignore or to spurn those who suffer untended in a land that is bursting with abundance.”

It’s Time To Bring Medicare And Medicaid Together: And, how would merging it help?

Not long ago I posted an article on my blog that I hoped would spark an educated conversation about healthcare in the United States. As it turns out, the article also raised more than a few eyebrows. In particular, I received a number of questions about my suggestion to eliminate the current Medicaid program, which is funded by both the federal government and the states.

Editor's Note

In 1965, the then President Lyndon B. Johnson signed in the historic bill to support the healthcare costs of poor and old of the America, and spoke of a shared tradition that “directs us never to ignore or to spurn those who suffer untended in a land that is bursting with abundance.”

Why Employers Should Pay Attention To State-Based Health Reform

Employers are all too familiar with the complexity of managing one set of federal healthcare compliance and reporting requirements. Now, imagine the burden of trying to follow, track, comply, and potentially administer a different set of requirements in every state where your business operates.

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The $100K Decision HR Teams Don’t Know They Might Be Making: Tips to evaluate your 401(k)

HR departments are faced with a myriad of decisions about benefit plan administration, decisions that must balance employees’ well-being with the company’s bottom line. While healthcare is undeniably a crucial priority for HR, there is another strategic investment decision HR teams make each year that is often overlooked: The 401(k), and it could be costing them upwards of $100,000 annually, according to the 2016 BrightScope / ICI Defined Contribution Plan Profile.

How Long Could You Afford To Live Without A Paycheck?

People rely on their income to fund the everyday aspects of their life, from paying the mortgage and other bills, to going out to dinner, to paying for a family vacation. No one expects a catastrophe to occur, and they certainly don’t want to worry about how they’d continue supporting their family and paying their bills without an income. However, millions of Americans face this problem every year when they are suddenly unable to work due to illness or injury.

The Changing Life Insurance Landscape: 5 key ‘make or break’ life insurance trends

New laws, emerging technology, fiscal uncertainty and changing marketplace perceptions are making big impacts on the life insurance industry, changing the landscape for employee benefit programs and end consumers in many ways. This includes everything from how both group and singular policies are obtained and the way applications are filled out to how quickly group and individual coverage can be acquired to evolving rules surrounding drill down topics like marijuana procurement and use.

Why HR Pros Should Pay More Attention To Vision Care: 4 good reasons

It seems like everything in our lives has been made more convenient except healthcare. Instead of hailing a cab, we order up an Uber on our phone. Instead of braving the malls, we go online and have gifts directly shipped to loved ones. So why is it that taking care of our health is still so difficult and inconvenient? Today it’s harder to get an appointment, find the right doctor, and make time for a doctor’s appointment than it ever was. Because of this, many people avoid seeking healthcare until there’s a serious problem, which is sometimes too late.

When Do You Really Need Insurance For Your Small Business?

Business owners know they need insurance - but figuring out exactly what types of coverage and policy limits they need can be pretty complex. Coverage needs vary greatly depending on things like your business’s location, employee headcount, and industry. So what types of insurance should a small business owner consider purchasing to ensure they’re covered on all fronts?