Archives for: October 2013
Stop-Loss Policies Under Fire
October 30th, 2013Small and mid-sized businesses that have used self insurance in the past may now have a difficult time paying for coverage.
Self Insurance Model
Under the self insurance model, businesses and many unions bypass commercial health plans. Instead they pa… more »
Dealing with the Common Cold
October 23rd, 2013There are over one billion cases of colds in the United States each year. That may not make you feel better when you have one, but at least you know that you are not alone.
Signs and Symptoms of a Cold
Cold symptoms generally appear one to three days… more »
Online Marketplaces Open to Mixed Reviews
October 16th, 2013Online marketplaces, also known as health insurance exchanges, opened for business on Tuesday, October 1st.
Technical Difficulties
More than 2.8 million visitors came to HealthCare.gov, the federal site that runs more than 30 online exchanges, the fir… more »
Use or Lose Your FSA Dollars
October 9th, 2013A reminder to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Participants: Many plans have a January renewal, so you will need to use your current FSA dollars by December 31, 2013.
What is an FSA?
A FSA is an account designed to let you set aside pre-tax dollars to… more »
New Developments in Flu Shots
October 2nd, 2013New options for the annual flu shot could make it easier to get vaccinated this year and do a better job of keeping the flu at bay.
A Universal Flu Shot
Hate having to go every year to get your flu shot? That might be changing. The key to a universal… more »