Idaho’s governor Butch Otter has come under fire after a series of decisions that some have called “ill conceived and mean spirited.” He is proposing the transition of retired employees from state coverage to Medicare, which leaves many uneasy about losing the coverage they are used to. He is also looking to change the time frame of [...]

Many of the large corporations are now starting to apply a global human resources outsourcing approach benefit operations.  Mercer HR released a  survey today that showed recent multinational corporations outsource their benefits.  The of the reasons for this recent outsource was due to a rapid employee growth in emerging markets (many companies reported having more than 60% of their workforce [...]

During this time of financial trouble and uncertainty, employee benefits are being viewed as more and more costly and possible expendable to help maintain company costs. Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to know what their options are and what they can continue to offer to their employees. What do you think are the best [...]

Over nine million children lack health insurance, and these numbers are not expected to go down. This lack of coverage has resulted in more than one tragedy. Many feel that children should not be suffering as a result of their parents’ inability to aqcuire coverage. In 1997 Sen. Ted Kennedy (D), Sen. Orrin Hatch (R), and [...]

The house passed a very big bill today.  With a bipartisan vote of 376 to 47, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a great piece of legislation today.  This will help people that are in  need of more robust mental health benefit.  Employee Benefit plans will have to cover a wider array of treatments on the mental health [...]

Was it the right thing to do?  The federal government recently saved the American International Group, Inc.  (AIG)  and its subsidiaries. Who is going to end up paying for this mess? Will it be American taxpayers? Read More…