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"Sue was very helpful during my transition-I am so thankful for her.She is always responsive, positive, friendly and has a very proactive and can do approach.Thanks, Mary"
While there has been no official notice as to whether or not the ARRA COBRA premium subsidies are to be continued beyond the timeframes specified in the law itself, it is possible that Congress will extend the law in some manner.
We want our clients and partners to know that we at Benefit Concepts are aware of this possibility and are making plans to deal with any extension. While we do not have a crystal ball, at least three possible scenarios occur to us and are outlined below:
Did you know that Benefit Concepts expertly handles certain benefits administration functions like COBRA compliance and administration, Flexible Spending Accounts and Retiree Billing?In addition, we offer our Total Benefits Enrollment and Administration solution if you are considering moving your benefits program to a self-service environment.
Have you been thinking about ways to improve service to your employees and providing them access to consistent, accurate information about your benefit program?Through our Total Benefits Enrollment and Administration solution, Benefit Concepts offers your managers and your participants complete self-service enrollment services and vendor mamagement services.
Communications Technology: What to Spend in Tough Times
A slow economy can make it difficult to determine how to best spend on technology. Some of the smart money these days is headed toward devices, applications and infrastructures that help make business more mobile and easier to manage from remote locations. These include smartphones, wireless technology and "cloud computing" services. Take a look at these emerging technologies and what they could mean for your organization.
The number of patients who fail to take their prescription medications correctly has reached "crisis proportions," according to one report. This can take a serious toll on patients' health and your company's medical costs. Keep reading to learn more about this problem and how you can help your employees follow through with their prescription regime.
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"Sue was very helpful during my transition-I am so thankful for her.
Did you know that Benefit Concepts expertly handles certain benefits administration functions like 
A slow economy can make it difficult to determine how to best spend on technology. Some of the smart money these days is headed toward devices, applications and infrastructures that help make business more mobile and easier to manage from remote locations. These include smartphones, wireless technology and "cloud computing" services. Take a look at these emerging technologies and what they could mean for your organization.
International Financial Reporting Standards are back in the news after falling off the radar screen for awhile. The SEC had been quiet about the issue this year while it concentrated on the stock market crisis. But recently, the SEC chairman said the agency would again take up its proposed "roadmap" for IFRS adoption by 2014. To help your company plan ahead, here are the differences between IFRS and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
