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The death of the traditional benefit plan is greatly exaggerated. With apologies to Mark Twain, employer-sponsored benefits -- especially health care -- are alive and well. It makes about as much sense as another Ralph Nader presidential

When my father started his career in the 1960s, it was generally assumed he would have health benefits funded by his employer for the remainder of his life. But now, as he approaches retirement, those benefits have all but disappeared, with health

A lot remains unsettled as the primaries creep toward the general election. At least on the left side of the aisle. But the race is all but over as far as the Republicans are concerned. Don't let the incessant buzzing of Mike Huckabee fool you

American General Life Insurance is launching a new product to fill gaps left by major medical policies. AIG Accident Expense Plus provides accident coverage and allows the policyholder to include a critical illness rider to cover diseases like heart

At the start of each year, millions of Americans make resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking or live a healthier lifestyle. As January comes and goes, these resolutions fade and old habits prevail. National health care costs have risen to well

49.9 percent of employers offer benefits to part-time employees. 37.5 percent of employers offer benefits to same-sex unmarried domestic partners, while 30 percent cover opposite-sex unmarried domestic partners. 99 percent of employer

Looks like the State Children's Health Insurance Program might have a second shot at life, after all. Or maybe not. President Bush's budget proposal for 2009 - his last - reached Congressional computers last week just before the Super Tuesday drama

The Hartford has agreed to acquire Ohio-based company TopNoggin, a privately-held defined benefit administration and consulting firm with proprietary technology that addresses data management, administration and benefit calculations