Targeting FMLA Fraud and Abuse: Moonlighting
In our last installment, we looked at what counts (and doesn’t count) as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) abuse and fraud. This article will highlight moonlighting and other activities while on leave.
Tag: healthcare
Working Mothers Unable to Save for Health Insurance Deductibles, Says Survey
Nearly half (49%) of working mothers surveyed do not have enough money to cover their health insurance deductible if they needed to do so today, according to a new survey from Aflac, a voluntary insurance provider, and Working Mother magazine.
Communicating Healthcare Benefits Isn’t Easy, But It’s Essential
One of the most difficult communication challenges for Human Resources professionals is explaining healthcare benefits. With healthcare options consistently changing and the list of medical acronyms forever expanding, it’s no wonder developing these communications can be frustrating. Yet, employees need help understanding the issues, which is why developing a strong healthcare benefits communications effort is […]
Trump Targets ACA for Repeal, but It’s Still There for Now
Repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), long a Republican priority, is unsurprisingly at the center of President-elect Trump’s healthcare agenda. But don’t throw out those 1095-C’s just yet.
EBRI Examines HSAs’ Effect On Healthcare Choices
The high-deductible health plans (HDHPs)associated with health savings accounts (HSAs) may be leading lower-income employees to avoid certain healthcare services, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) warned.
Do Your Job … Don’t Show Up
As paid sick leave continues to trend across the nation, one company is inviting American workers to take an “unsick day” to focus on his or her health.
Survey: Healthcare Exchanges Help to Increase Employee Retention
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of employees using a private exchange say they are more likely to remain with their employer because of their benefits program, according to a new Liazon survey.
Ignite It! Employee Engagement Can Help Drive Open Enrollment Success
By Tom Perrotti, ADP Benefits make up one of the largest parts of an employee’s total compensation. Nevertheless, when it comes to annual enrollment, many employers and employees dread what can be a time consuming and complex process.
Global Healthcare Benefit Costs Trending Higher
The cost of employee healthcare benefits around the globe is trending higher, driven largely by the higher cost of hospital and inpatient services, medical technology, and the overuse of services, according to a survey of medical insurers by Willis Towers Watson, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company. The Willis Towers Watson Global Medical Trends […]
Young Workers Are Uncomfortable Navigating the World of Healthcare
Working families and workers under 30 years old are the least comfortable in their personal knowledge and skills when it comes to navigating medical benefits and healthcare systems, according to a new survey. While these workers want more healthcare resources, they aren’t utilizing the tools and programs available to them due to a perceived lack […]