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Humor in the workplace

HUMOR IN THE WORKPLACE Humor has a place in the office, but only if you know when and where it belongs. In fact, humor and laughter can increase productivity and positive feelings about your job, help you bond with co-workers and may even make monotonous tasks more enjoyable. [embeddoc url=”http://benefitsology.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Humor-in-the-workplace1.docx” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]

Help your health with humor

HELP YOUR HEALTH WITH HUMOR Who doesn’t love a good belly laugh? You know the kind that makes your stomach ache, your cheeks hurt and your eyes water? Well, not only is laughing fun, it is also good for your health. [embeddoc url=”http://benefitsology.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Help-your-health-with-humor-2.docx” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]

Consumerism Comparison Shopping

Comparison Shopping Consumer-driven health care, or consumerism, revolves around the idea that consumers should be able to make informed choices about their medical care based on price and quality information. The eventual goal is for well-informed health care consumers to compare prices—choosing more wisely and ultimately lowering overall health care costs for everyone. However, the […]

Consumer Driven Health Care Terminology

Consumer driven or consumer directed health care (CDHC) – Health insurance programs and plans that are intended to make you more informed about your health. Under these plans, you have more control over your health care dollars and may use health care services more efficiently, so these plans tend to be more affordable. These medical […]

Benefits Bulletin Q2 2019

2020’s Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Early this year, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020. This proposed rule describes benefit and payment parameters under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that would be applicable for the 2020 benefit year. [embeddoc url=”http://benefitsology.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Benefits-Bulletin-Q2-2019.docx” […]

Benefits Bulletin Q3 2019

2020 HSA/HDHP Limits Announced The IRS recently announced that limits for health savings account (HSA) contributions will increase for 2019. The high deductible health plan (HDHP) maximum out-of-pocket limits will also increase for 2020. The HSA contribution limits will increase effective Jan. 1, 2020, while the HDHP limits will increase effective for plan years beginning […]

Benefits Bulletin Q1 2019-2

IRS Begins Pay or Play Enforcement In late 2018, the IRS began issuing enforcement letters related to employers’ compliance with the employer shared responsibility rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the 2016 calendar year. These letters, known as Letter 226-J, inform employers of their potential liability for an employer shared responsibility penalty, if […]

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If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to stay healthy or lose weight, you need nothing more than your own two feet. Walking is an ideal form of exercise—it’s free, and you can do it almost anytime and anywhere. Walking is also a great way to maintain a healthy weight or to […]