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Senior Actuarial Analyst
for Diversified in MA
Director, Actuarial - Financial Modeling, Annuities
for Prudential in NJ
VP, Service Delivery-Defined Benefits/Pension
for ACS, A Xerox Company in NJ, NY, PA
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Webcasts and Conferences
Corporate Benefits Summit in Nevada on January 23, 2012 presented by marcus evans
Form 5500 Reporting Update Nationwide on December 12, 2011 presented by Lorman Education Services
Participant Disclosure Webcast Nationwide on December 6, 2011 presented by McKay Hochman Co., Inc.
Same-Gender Marriage Rulings: Impacts on Employee Benefit Plans Across the Nation Nationwide on December 19, 2011 presented by Lorman Education Services
SunGard's Advanced Pension Conference - Orlando 2012 in Florida on February 15, 2012 presented by SunGard Relius
SunGard's Just for ERPAs Workshop in Florida on February 14, 2012 presented by SunGard Relius
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Advanced Education for all Taft-Hartley Trustees & Administrators [Advert.]
In a significantly changed investment climate, and with healthcare reform on the horizon, you can?t afford to miss hearing from the best minds in the business about the key strategies you?ll need to best manage your benefits in 2012 and beyond.
New CMS Estimates of State-by-State Health Expenditures
"At Noon ET on Wednesday Dec. 7, the Kaiser Family Foundation will hold a live interactive webcast to discuss trends in state health care expenditures and the implications for national and state efforts to constrain health care costs." (The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation)
Managing Pharmacy Benefits
"Complex pharma.ceutical issues require HR leaders to take a multi-faceted approach to strategic plan designs that balance employee needs with financial prudence. Education and communication to ensure employees understand the impact of their pharmacy choices are also crucial." (Human Resource Executive Online)
Feds Reject Two States' Health Waiver Requests
"The Department of Health and Human Services said Indiana and Louisiana do not need an adjustment from the health law's medical loss ratio." (Governing)
Group Health Care Premiums Still Rising, But at Slower Rate, According to Survey
"The [Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers'] November Employee Benefits Market Survey, which queried CIAB members about their clients' premium increases, found that small groups with 50 or fewer employees saw the largest increases, with 39% averaging rises of 11% to 20%." (Business Insurance)
Tricky Issues Surround Supreme Court's Health Law Review
"Should the arguments heard by the high court regarding the health law be televised on C-SPAN? And should certain justices step away from the case? These are among the key questions that continue to buzz around the health law's day in court." (The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation)
Is Telecommuting Better for Your Health?
"The cost of commuting — in terms of gas, time, carbon emissions and any other number of measures — is high. But does commuting also take a toll on your health? A recent Swedish study, which tracked 12,000 workers and evaluated their work commutes and overall health, concludes that is does." (CBS Interactive Inc.)
Blue Shield of California Opens California's First Retail Store
"At the store, which is staffed by one nurse and several 'brand ambassadors,' members can have policy questions answered, and both members and prospective ones can get information about all of the insurer's products." (AISHealth)
Benefits in General; Executive Compensation
IRS May Propose New Section 457(f) Vesting, Other Rules in Mid-2012
"No firm deadline exists, but an IRS attorney's recent statements indicate that the agency's current goal is to publish proposals by June 30, 2012." (Mercer LLC)
Are Tribal Benefit Plans 'Governmental'? Comments on Proposed IRS Standards
"Sovereignty is the overriding issue. There is nothing 'wrong' with Tribes maintaining a single plan that covers both commercial and governmental employees. It is just that the entire plan is then subject to all tax and ERISA requirements, respecting the 'governmental' employees as well as the 'commercial' employees. Balancing impact on Tribal sovereignty against the costs of complying with the proposed regulation will be the ultimate decision for Tribal leadership." (SNR Denton)
Five Most Unusual Benefits and Perks
"Ingenuity in business is all about separating from the pack. View some of the more unique ways companies stand out when attracting and retaining top talent." (Employee Benefit News)
Press Releases
PBGC Maximum Insurance Benefit Increases for 2012 (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC))
MBGH Releases Employer Recommendations to Help Maximize Health Benefits, Workplace Health and Wellness Programs (Midwest Business Group on Health)
Castle Rock Investment Company ? First RIA To Implement Retirement Readiness Plan Optimizer (Castle Rock Investment Company)