Category Archives: Discussion

10 Things Employers Must Know to Navigate the ACA: Part 1

For anyone in the health care delivery, insurance, legal, tax, HR or employee benefit fields the compliance implications of the Affordable Care Act and “what if” risk management parallel strategy projects have been staggering.  Add to that the fact that … Continue reading

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CT Partnership Update: Implications of Opening the State Plan to Nonprofit and Small Employer Groups

Amidst the backdrop of the pending landmark legal decision on healthcare by the Supreme Court at the Federal level, the State of Connecticut has been moving full steam ahead with the implementation of their CT Partnership pooling plan. However, a recent … Continue reading

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Is it Time to Get Out of the Pool?

Employee benefits have become the second largest line item in the small employer’s budget and many of these employers have little knowledge of what causes the double digit increase. The result? Most feel they have little control over the costs. … Continue reading

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Laughter Just Might be the Prescription for What’s Ailing You!

Why is laughter good for your health? According to extensive research done by doctors and scientists, there are many reasons. Laughter benefits our health by boosting immune function; releasing natural killer cells which destroy tumors and viruses; decreasing stress; increasing … Continue reading

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