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Feb. 24, 2012

Maria Marsala and 2 other people answered this question

How beneficial is it to provide financial advisors as part of my employees' benefits package?

John,
Having someone come into your shop, that you trust, who works with the type of clients your employees are, IMO, is a great benefit. So too is an accountant, etc.
Maybe having a personal development series, based on topics your staff wants to learn ... more

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Oct. 14, 2011

Jeff Ford and 1 other person answered this question

Retirement plans?

Retirement plans do offer a lot of incentive and support for current and prospective employees. I can't think of a downside necessarily, it is an investment for both employers and employees. There are different options where a business can choose to have less or more ... more

Jan. 18, 2011

Andi Gutierrez asked a question

What would the repeal of the health care bill mean for small business? Would it be a return to business as usual?

Jan. 12, 2011

Sam Bauer asked a question

When is the deadline to make a 2010 rollover or conversion to a Roth IRA?

Jan. 12, 2011

Rebecca Mazin answered this question

Can my employer change our benefits package whenever they want?

Employers may be able to change benefits packages whenever they want. First they have to tell employees that they reserve the right to do this. Then they have to follow specific notice requirements for certain benefits. Some of the strictest are with 401(k) plans which ... more

Jan. 6, 2011

Hilary Johnson asked a question

What are the restrictions on offering a more comprehensive benefits plan for upper level employees?

Dec. 28, 2010

David Goldfarb and 1 other person answered this question

What are health savings accounts and what can you use them for?

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged personal savings account designed to provide funds to pay qualified medical expenses, including health insurance deductibles and co-payments. An HSA is available to eligible individuals only in conjunction with a high-deductible health plan provided by an employer ... more

Dec. 28, 2010

David Goldfarb and 2 other people answered this question

Employee Benefits Trends: What are the top benefits trends to follow in 2011?

1. Healthcare Reform & Implications: PPACA shook the health care world this year, causing companies to revisit their benefits strategies to determine efficient ways of becoming compliant with new requirements. Continued changes in healthcare reform make it imperative for HR professionals stay abreast of and ... more

Dec. 21, 2010

Madeline Weber asked a question

What are the benefits of offering tuition reimbursement for training courses?

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Dec. 20, 2010

Paula Spencer asked a question

How do employees generally feel about flex-spending in their benefits package?

Dec. 16, 2010

Jill Daley asked a question

What are an employer's fiduciary responsibilities under an ERISA covered health plan?

Dec. 16, 2010

Robert Gordon answered this question

How much to tax-advantaged benefits cost the government?

The congressional Joint Committee on Taxation annually publishes a "Tax Expenditure Budget", which estimates the revenue cost of tax deductions and credits that are economically equivalent to spending programs. For 2010, the six largest tax expenditure items were estimated to be as follows:
1. Exclusion ... more

Dec. 15, 2010

Gerardo Guerra and 1 other person answered this question

How do you qualify for COBRA?

To qualify for COBRA healthcare coverage you have to be a former employee, retiree, spouse, former spouse, or dependent children whose coverage was lost due to a qualifying event. Qualifying events include an employee voluntarily or involuntarily having his/her employment terminated for other reasons than ... more

Dec. 14, 2010

Rebecca Mazin answered this question

What are concierge benefits?

Concierge benefits refers to an individual available to employees who can provide a range of assistance with plans and chores both large and small. These can range from arranging for dry cleaning to be picked up and delivered at work to making dinner reservations. The ... more

Dec. 13, 2010

Lauren Hall asked a question

What kind of employees are qualified to receive pensions?

Dec. 9, 2010

Bruce Silver and 2 other people answered this question

How much health coverage does a typical company provide?

Our recommendations to small and midsize employers is to offer a variety of coverages. The state(s) and the health insurance carriers will determine the number and types of plans available. Usually a choice of HMO, PPO or POS plans, and a low cost high deductible ... more

Dec. 9, 2010

Sarah McDonald answered this question

What are the advantages or advantages of an HMO over a PPO?

One of the biggest differences between an HMO and a PPO is access. With a traditional HMO, you select a primary care provider who directs care using referrals and authorizations to specific providers and facilities. Refer to the annual Patient Protection Disclosure for information about ... more

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