Human Resources: Medical Benefits

People with Disabilities Seek Ways to Manage Higher Healthcare Costs
Allsup explains some of the options available to people with disabilities when facing increasing healthcare costs, including added benefits of Social Security Disability Insurance.

BeneTrac and Sterling HSA Announce Online Enrollment, Access to Health Savings Account Benefits
Employees can enroll in Sterling HSA plans online, make changes, add new beneficiaries; providing new value-added offerings to support brokers and saving paperwork and time for corporations and HR

AvMed, Delta Dental team up to provide coverage to Florida businesses
AvMed Health Plans and Delta Dental Insurance announce partnership to provide coverage to Florida businesses

Past Earnings Play Role in Determining SSDI Benefits
Applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance Should Know Their Income History; Allsup Answers Common Benefits Questions

Missouri Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Missouri organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Missouri annual survey of 336 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.5 percent for all plan types.

Minnesota and Wisconsin Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Minnesota and Wisconsin organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Minnesota/Wisconsin annual survey of 147 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.6 percent for all plan types.

Disaboom Offers Jobs to Social Network Community Members
Premiere Online Community for people living with or touched by disability employs Disaboom Community Members in newly launched sales force. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 67 percent of people with disabilities are unemployed, making them the largest unemployed population in America. To create employment opportunities for this population, Disaboom, the largest online community designed for people touched by disabilities, has taken a unique step by hiring its own online community members.

Illinois Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Illinois organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008

MassMutual Promotes Bob Casale to Senior Vice President
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today that Bob Casale, deputy chief information officer, has been promoted to senior vice president.

Prescription Solutions Earns Top Honors in 2008 WilsonRx Pharmacy Satisfaction Surveys

MassMutual Announces Web Site Enhancement That Helps Employees Save for Retirement Sooner
Participants can now enroll automatically through ExpressEnroll(SM), MassMutual's new online tool

Workscape and ConnectYourCare Forge Alliance to Create Integrated Consumer-Directed Healthcare
Workscape and ConnectYourCare Forge Alliance to Create Integrated Consumer-Directed Healthcare Benefits Platform for Large Employers Proven, Best-in-Class Providers Deliver Payor Neutral Comprehensive Solution

Michigan Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Michigan organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Michigan annual survey of 276 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plan types.

Indiana Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Indiana organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Indiana annual survey of 404 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7 percent for all plan types.

Michigan Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Michigan organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Michigan annual survey of 276 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plan types.

Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most U.S. organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the preliminary results for the Compensation Data 2008 annual survey. The results showed the average premium increase was 7.2 percent for all plan types this year.

MassMutual Completes Acquisition of First Mercantile Trust Company
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today it has completed its previously announced purchase of First Mercantile Trust Company from SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI).

ING Debuts Video on Web Highlighting Commitment to Environment
What: ING debuts a new video on the Web that answers the question: What if large companies took responsibility for environmental stewardship and made it part of their fundamental business strategy?

Unum adds innovative benefit to support working parents
Company will contribute to 529 plan for new children of employees

COLONIAL LIFE SPONSORS SHRM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SURVEY
Colonial Life is the exclusive sponsor of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2008 Employee Benefits Survey.

Kristin Patt Joins Buck Consultants as Director
Kristin Patt has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Minneapolis office.

Employees Without Access to Health Coverage Outside Work Are Far Less Likely to Retire
Retirement Plan Coverage is also a Factor, According to Watson Wyatt

Tennessee Health Care Costs Increase in 2008
Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Tennessee results found the average premium increase was 10 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.

Ohio Health Care Costs Increase in 2008
Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Ohio results found the average premium increase was 9.6 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.

Iowa Health Care Costs Increase in 2008
Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Iowa found the average premium increase was 13.8 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.

The Web Wins: Workscape’s 2007 Annual Open Enrollment Study Underscores Overwhelming Preference
The Web Wins: Workscape’s 2007 Annual Open Enrollment Study Underscores Overwhelming Preference for Web-Based Tools Consumer-directed health plans & self-service decision-support tools also on the rise

New "Wellness Score" from CIGNA Can Forecast Health Risks Years in Advance
Online questionnaire and sophisticated analytics predict future impact; combined with online coaching to help improve health.

American Community Names Two Key Executives
American Community names two key executives.