Office morale is an extremely important asset to consider when defining a company’s success. It’s important to keep your employees happy so they will not only want to work for you, but they’ll work harder for your business since they truly want it to succeed. In this ever changing economy, more businesses are looking for ways to boost employee morale and increase performance. Employee sponsored health insurance can have a direct impact on company morale. Many employee concerns typically include financial struggles, false sense of security, and health issues that may impact their future. By offering an employee sponsored benefits package, you will help eliminate
Was the Enrollment Extension Successful for Obamacare?
On April 15th, the two week extension to enroll in a health care plan ended. This extension came as a result of the website crashing as 4 million people tried to get covered prior to the looming March 31st deadline. According to a recent Gallup Poll, the new healthcare law has had a great impact in getting millions of Americans covered (more than initially expected). Gallup stated that the uninsured rate decreased from 18% in the 4th quarter of last year to 15.6% during the first quarter of 2014. There are now 8 million people covered under the Affordable Care Act. These gains in health
Enrollment Up in High-Deductible Health Plans
By Emily P. Walker, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today WASHINGTON — Enrollment in high-deductible health insurance plans that are tied to health savings accounts (HSAs) grew by nearly 14% in the past year, according to America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), an industry trade group. As of January 2011, 11.4 million Americans are covered by high-deductible plans, which are eligible to be coupled with an HSA that can be rolled over from year to year and can be used at any time to pay medical expenses. AHIP, which takes an annual census of enrollment in HSA-eligible plans, found that enrollment in the plans has nearly doubled over the
Pros & Cons of California’s Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)
What is a Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)? The Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan is a federal program that offers health coverage to medically-uninsurable individuals who live in California. This federally-funded health coverage program is the result of federal health care reform and is meant to help individuals who are unable to obtain traditional, individual health insurance due to a pre-existing condition. To qualify for the PCIP, a person must: Be a California resident Have no health insurance coverage for the past 6 months prior to application date Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawfully present individual Provide a social security number Have been denied
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making small changes in your daily life, from eating a healthy diet to scheduling regular cancer screenings. By Mayo Clinic staff You’ve probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study or news report is advised against in another. If you’re concerned about cancer prevention, take comfort in the fact that small changes in your daily life can make a big difference. Consider seven real-life cancer prevention tips. 1. Don’t use tobacco Using any type of tobacco puts you on a collision course with cancer. Smoking has been linked to various
Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy
Protecting your bone health is easier than you think. Understand how diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors can affect your bone mass. By Mayo Clinic staff Bones play many roles in the body — providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring muscles and storing calcium. While it’s particularly important to take steps to build strong and healthy bones during childhood and adolescence, you can take steps during adulthood to protect bone health, too. Why is bone health important? Your bones are continuously changing — new bone is made and old bone is broken down. When you’re young, your body makes new bone faster than it breaks
The Top 10 Health Insurance Companies in California
The 10 biggest health insurers in California are listed below, ranked by market share according to the latest data available from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in early 2011. Rank Insurer #1 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. #2 Blue Cross of California #3 Health Net of California, Inc. #4 California Physicians’ Service #5 Pacificare of California #6 Anthem Blue Cross Life & Health Ins. Co. #7 Delta Dental of California #8 Aetna Health of California, Inc. #9 Unitedhealthcare Ins. Co. #10 Aetna Life Ins. Co. Source: US Health News