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2012 Commuter Benefit Limits
Friday, January 6, 2012
Congress has not acted to extend the monthly allowable transit benefit that was increased as a part of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Transit Benefit extension was not included in the Temporary...
Hoffman's Bistro and Patisserie: Restaurant Impossible!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
If there's one thing I like, it's food. I get my inspiration from my imagination, perusing the web and of course the Food Network. One show that captures my interest is Restaurant Impossible. I adore Robert Irvine's...
Different Types of Deductibles
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Health insurance is much like a foreign language in that it really is a completely different lexicon to most. If you do not understand how to translate, the miscommunication could easily cause a panic when it comes time...
Post-Halloween, Pre-Thanksgiving
Monday, November 7, 2011
This might seem untimely as Halloween has already passed but Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And if your office is anything like mine, there are definitely remnants of Halloween lingering about the kitchen. The...
Fire Prevention Week
Monday, October 10, 2011
The history of National Fire Prevention Week has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, that occurred on October 9, 1871. The final tally was staggering: More than 250 people dead, 100,000 homeless, 17,400 structures...
Healthy Eating Plate
Thursday, September 15, 2011
UHC Prescriptions: Refill & Save
Monday, September 12, 2011
COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance Under ARRA
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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HSA Annual Contribution Limits Announced
Saturday, August 13, 2011
For calendar year 2012, the annual limitation on deductions under § 223(b)(2)(A) for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan is $3,100. For calendar year 2012, the annual limitation on...
Insurance Carriers to Cover Birth Control with No Copays
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
As recently as the 1990s, many health insurance plans didn't even cover birth control. Protests, court cases, and new state laws led to dramatic changes. Today, almost all plans cover prescription contraceptives - with...