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Volume 2, Issue 4 April 2012

SKCG Group

Employee Benefits Newsletter

 April 2012

In this issue:

· Health Plans Tighten Provider Networks to Offer Lower Premiums

A tough economy and ever-climbing health care costs are driving changes to network-based health plans. Employers, seeking more manageable premiums for their health plans, have grown more willing to... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· When The Economy Improves

Employee job dissatisfaction is running high these days, meaning that, as the economy recovers, they are more likely to... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Health Benefit Changes to Expect in the Near Future

Healthcare cost increases are expected in the near future. However, many employers are pursuing measures to improve their employees' health. Recent research shows... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

To learn more about any of the topics in this newsletter, please contact David Parker at 914-761-9000 or via email at dparker@skcg.com

© 2012 SKCG Group, Inc. All rights reserved.    

 

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Volume 2, Issue 3 March 2012

SKCG Group

Employee Benefits Newsletter

 March 2012

In this issue:

· Tax Credit Available For Small Businesses.

If you are a small employer and you sponsor a health plan for your employees, you may be eligible for a lucrative tax credit... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Standing Above Other Employers With Unique Benefits

Although high unemployment rates may be advantageous to employers, there is one important issue that may hamper their abilities to obtain the best employees... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Most Employees Are Willing To Trade Pay For Benefits

Since the financial crisis of 2008, America's economy has continued to struggle. The unemployment rates are still high, and the pay rates have been cut. In addition to this... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

To learn more about any of the topics in this newsletter, please contact David Parker at 914-761-9000 or via email at dparker@skcg.com

© 2012 SKCG Group, Inc. All rights reserved.    

 

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Volume 2, Issue 2 February 2012

SKCG Group

Employee Benefits Newsletter

 February 2012

In this issue:

·  The Best Approach to Health Care Consumerism.

Employers are making stronger efforts to educate their employees about health care and manage costs. However, they've also realized... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Motivating Employees to Complete Health Risk Assessments

The use of health risk assessments has become an important tool in helping workers understand how to live a healthier life. Unfortunately, it has also become... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· The Economic Costs of Obesity Continues to Rise

The total annual economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States and Canada, in medical, excess mortality and disability costs, has reached $300 billion... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

To learn more about any of the topics in this newsletter, please contact David Parker at 914-761-9000 or via email at dparker@skcg.com

© 2012 SKCG Group, Inc. All rights reserved.    

 

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Volume 2, Issue 1 January 2012

SKCG Group

Employee Benefits Newsletter

 January 2012

In this issue:

· 2012 HSA & FSA Changes to Know About.

Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts are growing in popularity. Many people aren't aware of... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Analyzing a Self-Funded Plan.

Self-funded health plans can be the best solution for large companies to manage the cost of healthcare. It is also crucial for HR to... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Many Employees Remain Unaware of Lower-Costing Alternatives to Their Existing Medications

An August 2011 survey sponsored by UnitedHealthcare found that most Americans are concerned with their medication costs, but admit that they do not know... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

To learn more about any of the topics in this newsletter, please contact David Parker at 914-761-9000 or via email at dparker@skcg.com

© 2012 SKCG Group, Inc. All rights reserved.    

 

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Volume 1, Issue 4 November 2011

 

Welcome to the November-December double issue of SKCG Group's Employee Benefits Newsletter, featuring articles on communicating better with employees (especially those in Generation Y), voluntary benefits and key person insurance. We hope you enjoy reading them. All of us at SKCG wish you a wonderful holiday season and we'll see you in the New Year. Thank you.

David Parker

SKCG Group

Employee Benefits Newsletter

 November-December 2011

In this issue:

· Understanding Employer Generation Y and Benefits Communications Issues.

Generation Y is filling up the workplace and the world. Employers who want to gather, engage and keep these workers must know their preferences and styles of communication. This is especially true... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· 7 Reasons to Add Voluntary Benefits.

Since voluntary benefits work so well, they'll likely be around for a long time. Health reform and HHS have contributed to the many challenges in healthcare. Voluntary benefits work well, people like...(Click here to read the rest of the article)

· The Importance of Key Person Insurance.

Key employees are those whose skills and knowledge are significant contributions to overall business income. If a key employee dies or is unable to work anymore, the impact is ... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

 

To learn more about any of the topics in this newsletter, please contact David Parker at 914-761-9000 or via email at dparker@skcg.com

And learn more about SKCG Group at www.skcg.com

© 2011 SKCG Group, Inc. All rights reserved.    

 

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Volume 1, Issue 3 October 2011

 

Welcome to the third issue of SKCG Group's Employee Benefits Newsletter. Among this month's articles are highlights of Met Life's latest Study of Employee Benefits Trends. It's a great snapshot of possible future benefit strategies all employers may have to consider. We hope you enjoy reading all the articles. Let us know what you think, and thanks.

David Parker

SKCG Group

Employee Benefits Newsletter

 October 2011

In this issue:

· Understanding Employer Responsibilities for Group Benefits Under ERISA.

ERISA requires plan sponsors to provide participants with thorough information about features and funding. In addition to this, the statute mandates . ... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· How to Plan a Successful Open Enrollment.

The month of October marks the beginning of open enrollment for American workers who want benefits. This is the time of year when employees are able to join, change or drop their benefits. Recent research shows that 80 percent of workers...(Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Latest Met Life Study of Employee Benefits Trends provides employers important food for thought.

The 9th Annual Met Life Study of Employee Benefits Trends states, "A one-size-fits-all benefits package is a thing of the past. Instead, employers should consider choice, flexibility and customization to engage an increasingly diverse workplace." (Click here to read the rest of the article)

 

To learn more about any of the topics in this newsletter, please contact David Parker at 914-761-9000 or via email at dparker@skcg.com

And learn more about SKCG Group at www.skcg.com

© 2011 SKCG Group, Inc. All rights reserved.    

 

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Volume 1, Issue 2 September 2011

 

Welcome to the second issue of SKCG Group's Employee Benefits Newsletter. We hope you read and enjoyed last month's inaugural issue. Please let us know any topics you think we should cover. This month's articles cover a range of subjects we think you'll find interesting. Let us know what you think, and thanks.

David Parker

SKCG Group

Employee Benefits Newsletter

 September 2011

In this issue:

· Three Points to Consider Before Altering Your Employee Benefits Plan.

Just like most employees, most businesses start to look at ways they can cut their expenses during difficult economic times. One common focal point of such is employee benefits programs, especially in the area of health benefits. ... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Despite Potential PPACA Problems on the Horizon, HSA Enrollment Continues to Rise..

Since health savings accounts (HSAs) were first introduced in January, 2004 as a tax-advantaged portal for medical savings, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), a trade association representing the health insurance industry, has conducted an annual survey...(Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Don't Mistakenly Underestimate the Role of Retirement Plans in Your Talent Management Strategy.

A Bank of America Merrill Lynch Workplace Benefits Report, which included a sampling of responses from 650 HR leaders, benefit plan leaders, and corporate executives from across the nation, found employers are seeing more potential employees inquiring about retirement benefits." (Click here to read the rest of the article)

To learn more about any of the topics in this newsletter, please contact David Parker at 914-761-9000 or via email at dparker@skcg.com

And learn more about SKCG Group at www.skcg.com

© 2011 SKCG Group, Inc. All rights reserved.    

 

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Volume 1, Issue 1 August 2011

 

Welcome to the first edition of what we plan to be a monthly newsletter for Employee Benefits execvtives and other interested professionals. We hope you find the articles of interest. If you have a topic you's like to know more about or have an idea for an article, please let us know.

David Parker

SKCG Group

Employee Benefits Newsletter

 August 2011

In this issue:

· HR with tightened purse strings can still meet the challenge of keeping employees happy.

Between the elevated food, transportation and energy prices; plunging home values and volatility surrounding the investment market, consumer attitudes have been shaken to their core... Human Resources (HR) departments particularly face some complicated and unique challenges... (Click here to read the rest of the article)

· Avoid costly and common mistakes with an Annual Review of plan administration basics..

Once annual enrollment has come and gone, it's a good time to brush up on some basic benefit plan requirements, to avoid some...(Click here to read the rest of the article)

· How voluntary benefit offerings benefit small business.

It's often difficult for small businesses to maintain the delicate balance between what the business needs to succeed and what employees need to succeed. Of course, in regard to the rebuilding of.." (Click here to read the rest of the article)

 

To learn more about any of the topics in this newsletter, please contact David Parker at 914-761-9000 or via email at dparker@skcg.com

And learn more about SKCG Group at www.skcg.com

© 2011 SKCG Group, Inc. All rights reserved.    

 

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