LBL Resources
Weak Accounts Threaten Workers’ Well-Being
March 19, 2012
High-deductible health care plans with health savings accounts (HSAs) continue to gain steam, but without careful...
Women’s Benefit Issues Take Spotlight
March 17, 2012
When it comes to benefit compliance, it’s not your father’s workforce anymore — it’s your...
Employers Hunt for Ways to Boost Program Payoff
March 15, 2012
Ask the HR directors of companies without a wellness program why the businesses haven’t taken the plunge, and...
Leave Troubles Can Linger for Employers
February 25, 2012
The federal government continues to tweak the rules regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), giving employers...
Insurance, Employment, & Financial Services
Medicare and Employers
Recently, the United Benefits Advisors held a webinar entitled, “Medicare and Employers,” the topic of which was the nuances of Medicare, and how said nuances might impact/effect employers. As our office receives... Read more →
CMS Updates Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notices
On April 1, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised Medicare Part D creditable and non-creditable coverage notices to reflect an amendment made to the Social Security Act by the... Read more →
Medicare Advantage Annual Disenrollment Period – New Rules Effective January 2011
CMS issued a new rule that restricts the ability to drop Medicare Advantage plans. The new rule restricts people from dropping and re-applying from Medicare Advantage (HMO) plans during January 1- March 31 each year.... Read more →
Medicare Open Enrollment Period – Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, 2010
November 15th through December 31st is the time of year when people who have Medicare get the opportunity to make changes to their benefits. Specifically, the Medicare Special Enrollment period allows Medicare... Read more →
Medicare Special Enrollment Underway Now
November 15th – December 31st is the Annual Open Enrollment period for Medicare recipients. This is the time of year when people make choices about which health and prescription drug plan they want for the... Read more →