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Critical facts about critical illness

It's an open debate whether tight economic times spell boon or bust for the myriad of worksite and voluntary products. While benefit brokers and insurance carriers are hopeful employees will recognize the value of group or discounted individual worksite offerings, some employers question whether there will be any extra benefit dollars to go around once gas bills are paid and the pantry is filled.
Employers must examine extra costs tied to administering specialty drugs

Much attention is given to the direct price of specialty drugs. But some employers are not aware of the extra costs to administer specialty drugs, which sometimes come as injections given at a doctor's office.
Southern hospitality shines through as Georgia passes HSA legislation

It has long been held that the people and the iced tea are a little bit sweeter in the South, but previous assessments have underestimated the scope of that warmth in Georgia.

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