Approximately 70 percent of private-industry workers have access to an employer-sponsored medical plan; however, only one-quarter of the lowest paid workers have the same access. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "nearly all
Employers are hesitant to offer long-term care but it may be based on several misconceptions. According to a survey by John Hancock, 63 percent of employers surveyed said they didn't think their employees would be interested in long-term care
Consumer Health Technologies Inc. and Consult A Doctor, a consumer-centric telemedicine service, have partnered to create a network of doctors that consumers can access anytime by phone or e-mail without having to pay a copay. "We believe
The average premium increase for health insurance has been decreasing in recent years, but 2009 saw a bump of over 10 percent for all plan types. According to the 2009 Compensation Data Insurance, conducted by Compdata Surveys, premiums increased
Is the recession killing your business? The Hartford is partnering with Everest Funeral to offer funeral planning services to its group life customers. According to The Hartford's 2009 Benefits Landscape Study, 82 percent of employees say funeral
AlwaysCare Benefits Inc. today announced results of its latest member satisfaction survey. The survey was conducted among AlwaysCare members who had used their dental or vision benefits in the 6 months prior to the survey. Some highlights of the
Americans are generally in favor of health care reform; it's just that no one wants to pay for it. A USA Today/Gallop poll released today shows over half of all Americans are in favor of a major health care reform out of Congress this year;
Teachers are no better off than the rest of us when it comes to retirement. According to MetLife's 7th Annual Study of Employee Benefits Trends, nearly 60 percent of education employees are "extremely concerned" about having a
The economy may have consumers a little more short-sighted than they otherwise would be. According to a survey by Securian Financial Group, consumers are more concerned about short-term security than long-term financial goals, noting saving for