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News You Can Use: Relax, mental health parity won't cost as much as you think

I bring you good news on health care (because I know you sure could use it!) via the good folks at Segal: Health care costs will not skyrocket as originally anticipated with the arrival of the new Mental Health Parity Act. In fact, the costs will barely put a dent in the budget. …
Dispatch from SHRM '09: Despite reduced benefits, workers remain loyal

Companies are scaling back on some employee benefits, but not all, said Dr. Steve Williams, director of research at SHRM, during a press conference at the organization's 61st Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans.
Getting a second opinion can save lives and money

Consider the patient whose physician said to him, 'You have a brain tumor and I recommend you have surgery as soon as possible.' The 62-year-old soon-to-be-retired man obviously did not relish the thought of brain surgery as he neared retirement. After all, his only symptom was slight facial drooping.

Podcasts abound in February!

February is plumb-full of fun (and free!) podcasts! This month Employee Benefit News brings you even more of the "Five Minutes With..." and "Taking care of your small business" audio content you've grown to love on ebn.podhoster.com.
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