Bringing HR knowledge, expertise and resources into focusIssue 1712/04/2008
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HR NEWS FOCUS
Legal and Compliance
SINCE YOU ASKED: ADDING ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS BASED ON STUDENT STATUS
A Willis Account Executive recently asked us a question that should be of broad interest to employee benefit professionals...
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IT’S TIME AGAIN…TO IMPUTE INCOME ON GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE
If an employee has more than $50,000 in group term life insurance coverage through his or her employer…
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CMS: NEW DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS TO ENFORCE MSP
Effective January 1, 2009, a new Medicare Secondary Payer reporting requirement will facilitate collection of targeted health plan data on a quarterly basis…
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PROMOTING HEALTH FSA PROGRAM USAGE
As turbulent and uncertain economic conditions are forcing workers to more carefully consider expenditures, many are…
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MASSACHUSETTS REGULATES PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
As security breaches continue to generate headlines and fuel consumer concern about security of personal information...
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NEW BICYCLE COMMUTER BENEFIT

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, includes a new tax-free fringe benefit starting in 2009 for bicycle commuters... 

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Wellness
BUILDING A HEALTHY WORKSITE CULTURE
Most employers agree that building a worksite culture of health is essential to an effective, comprehensive worksite wellness program…
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News
SURVEY: EB COMMUNICATION GAP
In a Reuters reported survey, roughly 90% of employers questioned believe that it is important for their employees to understand and appreciate their benefits...
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INSTANT POLL
What % of the $1.9 trillion dollars spent on health care in the United States is devoted to protecting health and preventing illness and injury?





(You will immediately see how other decision makers have answered)

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INSTANT POLL RESULTS
Instant Poll Results
Willis - Preventable Conditions Poll
What % of healthcare costs stem from preventable conditions? If you answered D, you are correct!
National Business Group on Health
 Response Percent
A – 25% Response equal to 55%
B – 40% Response equal to 2323%
C – 50% Response equal to 2727%
D – 75% Response equal to 4545%
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