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Health-plan Rebates Could Come at a Cost
Insurers that don't use enough of their premium income to pay for employees' medical treatments will owe rebates to fully insured plans. But they may raise premiums to mitigate the hit.
February 1, 2012
Sponsors of fully insured health-benefits plans could be getting rebates this year from the insurance companies that underwrite their plans. At the same time, the cost of such plans may rise, which could push some plan sponsors to evaluate switching to a self-insured plan. Read more...
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Will Merger Make Drug Costs Go Up? Down? Both?
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Schwab Throws Wrinkle into 401(k) Market
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Fiduciary Proposal Puts CFOs' Liability in Question
The Department of Labor is revisiting a proposal that would change the definition of fiduciary. January 19, 2012
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Walgreen-Express Scripts War Could Cut Drug Costs
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DOL Makes Nice on 'Investment Advice'
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Best of 2011: Employee Benefits
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Reducing the Cost of Retiree Health Care
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Lifting the Lid on 401(k) Fees
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