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Wellness Programs: Reaping the Benefits--Avoiding the Pitfalls (NY CLE Program)
in New York on January 19, 2012 presented by WEB (Worldwide Employee Benefits Network ), New York Chapter

CFDD

Tax Relief and Health Care Acts Shape 2011 Income Tax Returns for Employees
"Although most of its major provisions will take effect in subsequent years, the health care reform legislation passed in 2010 contained some provisions that were effective in 2011. Employees may see some new information on their Forms W-2 for 2011. [PPACA] requires employers to disclose on each employee's annual Form W-2 the value of the employee's health insurance coverage sponsored by the employer." (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)

7th Annual Employer Health & Human Capital Congress   [Advert.]

Find solutions to empower improved health outcomes, restructure benefits to achieve cost sustainability and implement measurable wellness and benefit designs that stand up to CFO-scrutiny. February 7-9, Washington, DC

Flexible Spending Account Deadline Is Two Days Away
"Even under the new rules, WageWorks estimates there are more than 30,000 items you can buy at the drugstore without a prescription, including: Sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher. Incontinence products, such as adult diapers. Hot and cold first-aid wraps. Contraceptives, including condoms and diaphragms. Pregnancy tests are also eligible. Vaccinations. If you haven't gotten your flu shot, this is an excellent time to get one. Screening devices, such as blood pressure monitoring kits. Carpal tunnel wrist supports." (USA TODAY)

Recent State Law Changes May Impact Your Health and Welfare Program
"If you operate a group health plan that has some portions that are insured and subject to these laws, and other portions that are not subject to these laws, you may want to analyze whether to extend the higher level of coverage to all of your employees in order to avoid administrative complexity or confusion." (McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP)

Medical Care Visits Pick Up at End of Year Before New Deductibles Kick In
"It's an end-of-the-year crunch that has become a tradition of its own as people deal with the terms of their health insurance plans. For some, it's about taking advantage of one type of coverage before an employer switches plans. Others hurry to spend money set aside in a flexible spending account, which would otherwise be lost . . . ." (Chicago Tribune)

New Jersey Governor's Issue with Public Workers Cashing in Unused Sick Days for Lump-Sum Payments
"[T]he issue is not as black-and-white as Christie makes it sound, and the dollar figures he drops to make his case are based on estimates, worst-case scenarios, and old data." (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Major Health Care Changes Took Effect in 2011
"In 2011, the law targeted specific groups of people — mostly the young and senior citizens — while the most argued about pieces won't come until 2014. Then, assuming the Supreme Court doesn't rule against the 'individual mandate,' the provision that requires most Americans to buy health insurance, millions more people will be affected." (USA TODAY)

Top 12 Health Care Buzzwords for 2012
"This year's crop of healthcare buzzwords and catchphrases includes a handful of terms that are really oxymorons. . . . Innovators are looking at their systems and turning them upside down, contradicting old assumptions and turning volume-based care and payment systems into long-term wellness programs." (HealthLeaders Media)

2011 Year-End Employee Benefits Report
"The closing of each year has always been a time for employers to revisit new legislation, regulations and other legal developments affecting their retirement plans and other employee benefit programs, and to otherwise begin preparing for the next plan year. Toward that end, [this article summarizes] a few of the key recent employee benefit developments in order to ensure that they are not inadvertently overlooked." (Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt)

Results from the NCEO Private Company Equity Compensation Survey
In this featured article from the Employee Ownership Report (available through mid-February 2012, when it will be replaced by another excerpt), the NCEO discusses the results of its private company equity compensation survey. (National Center for Employee Ownership)