Benefits Trends & Topics
Where is your company on the CDHC continuum? Take the Quiz!
cdhc_quiz.pdf (1.314 Mb)COBRA: Still relevant, and even more complex after
health care reformFrom the January 2012 issue of
CeridianVoice.
COBRA Health Care Conversations Jan 2012
cobra_health_care_conversation.pdf (148 Kb)From the January 2012 issue of CeridianVoice
Health Care Compass Issue 11 August 12, 2010A key to reform, health insurance exchanges are closer than they appearFrom Issue 11 August 12, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassThe benefits edge: Four key strategies to cut costs and generate growthFrom the July 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Join us for a Web forum "The Benefits Edge - Five Key Strategies to Cut Costs and Generate Growth" From the May 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Defining 'essential': Employers could get unexpected help
with health care costs From the November 2011 issue of
CeridianVoice.
Consumerism in Health Care: Q & A with Ernie Harris
cdhc_webinar_qa.pdf (287 Kb)Shifting to health care consumerism: For employers, it's not
a matter of when, but howFrom the November 2011 issue of
CeridianVoice.
When less is more: Keep benefits communications simpleFrom the October 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Employees feel their benefits diminish: What HR can doFrom the October 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health care reform presents challenges and choices to employers From the October 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Dependent Eligibility Audits: A fast, proven way to reduce health care costsFrom the January 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Ceridian's role as a COBRA administratorHealth Care Compass October 2011From Issue 21 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassCompass points: news briefs on health care reformFrom Issue 21 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassHealth care reform presents new challenges, choices to U.S. employersFrom Issue 21 of Ceridian Health Care Compass
Businesses taking a closer look at outsourcing absence managementFrom the September 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Open enrollment: Six steps to a positive experience for you and your employeesFrom the September 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
As benefits shrink, employers rethink flexible work optionsFrom the July/August 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
The employer health coverage dilemma: Drop-out or reinvent?From the July/August 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
The employer health coverage dilemma: Drop-out or reinvent?From the July 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care Compass.
New laws to bolster consumer-directed health care?From the July 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care Compass.
HHS releases proposed rules for state health insurance exchangesFrom the July 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care Compass.
Health Care Compass July 2011From the July 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care Compass.
Health Care Compass FAQsFrom
Ceridian Health Care Compass.
Compass points: News briefs on health care reformFrom the July 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care Compass.
Defining the future of consumer-directed health careFrom the June 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health Care Compass June 2011From the June 2011 issue of Ceridian
Health Care CompassUnderstanding consumer-directed health care plansFrom the June 2011 issue of Ceridian
Health Care Compass.
Employers, employees positioned to help define the future of consumer-directed health careFrom the June 2011 issue of Ceridian
Health Care Compass.
Compass points: News briefs on health care reform From the June 2011 issue of Ceridian
Health Care CompassState health care reform updateFrom the May 2011 issue of
Health Care CompassCompass points: News briefs on health care reformFrom the May 2011 issue of
Health Care CompassTwo health care reform provisions repealedFrom the May 2011 issue of
Health Care CompassEmployers watchful as state-led strategies for health care reform evolve From the May 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health Care Compass May 2011From the May 2011 issue of
Health Care CompassEmployers watchful as state-led strategies for health care reform evolveFrom the April 2011 issue of
Health Care CompassWellness: Here to stay, even if health care reform isn'tFrom the April 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health Care Compass March 2011From the March 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassHealth care conversations: Losing the FSA "use-it-or-lose it" rule?From the March 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassWellness: Here to stay, even if health care reform isn'tFrom the March 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassHealth care reform legislative and judicial updateFrom the March 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassSome stats on wellnessFrom the March 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassCompass Points: News briefs on health care reformFrom the March 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassHealth Care Compass February 2011From the February 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassCombat rising health care costs with consumer directed health care plansFrom the March 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Healthcare roadblock to reform: Financing healthcare reformFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Better late than never: Congress extends COBRA subsidyFrom the January 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Healthcare roadblock to reform: Public plan option in the health insurance exchangeFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Healthcare roadblock to reform: Employer mandateFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Healthcare roadblock to reform: Saving for out-of-pocket health costs -- FSAs in the spotlightFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Healthcare reform consensus issue: Insurance market reformFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Healthcare reform consensus issue: Subsidies for lower income householdsFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Healthcare reform consensus issue: Creation of a health insurance exchangeFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Healthcare reform consensus issue: Support for wellness and preventionFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Compass FAQs: Understanding PPACA's nondiscrimination provisionFrom Issue 15 December 9, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassCompass Points-Health Care BriefsFrom the February 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassA look back: New requirements introduced by health care reformFrom the February 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassNew guidance allows use of FSA and HRA debit cards
for prescribed OTC drugsFrom the February 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassA look ahead to health care reformFrom the February 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassComing soon - PPACA in 3-D: Defunded, Delayed, Dismantled?From the February 2011 issue of
Ceridian Health Care CompassCompass Points: News briefs on health care reformFrom Issue 15 December 9, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassAmendment allows change of insurers for grandfathered health plansFrom Issue 15 December 9, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassUnder MLR regulations, insurers may have to provide rebatesFrom Issue 15 December 9, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassFor Employers, GINA Spells Caution when Planning Wellness ProgramsFrom Issue 15 December 9, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassBusiness as usual -- or politics as usual -- for PPACA?From Issue 15 December 9, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassCompass Points: News briefs on health care reformFrom Issue 14 October 29, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassHealth Care Conversations: Virtual insurance marketplaces for employersFrom Issue 14 October 29, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassExpanding the reach of your wellness program for greater savingsFrom Issue 14 October 29, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassA delay in the W-2 reporting requirement arrives as health care reform concerns continueFrom Issue 14 October 29, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassCompass Points: News briefs on health care compassFrom Issue 13 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass September 23, 2010
Compass points: News briefs on health care reformFrom Issue 12 of
Health Care Compass August 26, 2010.
Health care conversations: The role of wellness in health care reformFrom Issue 13 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass September 23, 2010
IRS issues guidance on OTC medicationsFrom Issue 13 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass September 23, 2010
Riding health care reform's first waveFrom Issue 13 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass September 23, 2010
Health care reform: Coming soon to workplaces everywhereFrom Issue 12 of
Health Care Compass August 26, 2010.
Avoiding the most common wellness program pitfallsFrom Issue 12 of
Health Care Compass August 26, 2010.
Health care reform and the cost of changeFrom Issue 12 of
Health Care Compass August 26, 2010.
Changes in dependent coverage may spur employers to implement dependent auditsFrom Issue 11 August 12, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care Comnpass
Age-26 provision extends to qualified COBRA participantsFrom Issue 11 August 12, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassResults-oriented wellness plans get boost from health care reformFrom Issue 10 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass August 2, 2010
Regulations provide insured employees guaranteed right to appealFrom Issue 10 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass August 2, 2010
Model language for extension of dependent coverage to age 26From Issue 9 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 16, 2010
Model language for primary care physician designation and OB/GYN self-referral changeFrom Issue 9 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 16, 2010
Model language notice for annual and lifetime limit changesFrom Issue 9 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 16, 2010
Model legal disclosure languageFrom Issue 9 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 16, 2010
Health care conversations: The communication challengeFrom Issue 9 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 16, 2010
Preventive care regulations releasedFrom Issue 9 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 16, 2010
Health care reform can bring innovative plan design to the forefrontFrom Issue 9 of
Health Care Compass July 16, 2010.
'Official' ERRP application now availableFrom Issue 8 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 1, 2010
New guidance action stepsFrom Issue 8 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 1, 2010
Wellness & health care reform: The battle for both cost containment and a healthier workforceFrom Issue 8 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 1, 2010
Dollar limits on coverage: No lifetime limits, only restricted annual limitsFrom Issue 8 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 1, 2010
Compass Checklist: To Grandfather... or Not?From Issue 8 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 1, 2010
Guidance issued on new 'Patient's Bill of Rights' and insurance reformsFrom Issue 8 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 1, 2010
Three health care reform questions that could keep you up at nightFrom Issue 7 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 17, 2010
Draft application now available for early retiree reinsurance programFrom Issue 7 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 17, 2010
Changes that do cause the loss of 'grandfather' statusFrom Issue 7 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 17, 2010
Changes that do not cause the loss of grandfather statusFrom Issue 7 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 17, 2010
'Grandfathered' health plan guidance: what can change, what can'tFrom Issue 7 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 17, 2010
Reinsurance applications: first-come, first-servedFrom Issue 6 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 3, 2010
Health Care Conversations: The Bottom Line of Health Care ReformFrom Issue 6 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 3, 2010
'Grandfathering' gains ground as a key regulatory issue of reformFrom Issue 6 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 3, 2010
Wellness and health care reformFrom Issue 5 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 19, 2010
Small business tax credit guidance releasedFrom Issue 5 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 19, 2010
New regulations on group health plan coverage of adult childrenFrom Issue 5 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 19, 2010
As health care reform guidance arrives, government urges early adoptionFrom Issue 5 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 19, 2010
Web portal to provide information on insurance optionsFrom Issue 4 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 7, 2010
Temporary reinsurance program for early retireesFrom Issue 4 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 7, 2010
Guidance on tax treatment of health coverage for children under 27From Issue 4 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 7, 2010
Health care reform communication is key between employer and employeesFrom Issue 4 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 7, 2010
Federal guidance begins as employers and others tackle reformFrom Issue 4 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 7, 2010
How health care reform affects your female employeesFrom Issue 3 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass April 22, 2010
What employers now need to know about health care FSAs From Issue 3 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass April 22, 2010
Your next step: Communicating health care reformFrom Issue 3 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass April 22, 2010
Bracing for Health Care Reform: Key Provisions for EmployersFrom Issue 1, March 24, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassDates with destiny: Critical dates for health care reformFrom the February 2011 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health Care Compass Issue 15 December 9, 2010From Issue 15 December 9, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassVirtual insurance marketplaces paving the way for efficient
health care reformFrom the November 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Comparison of key provisions in house & senate health care bills
house_senate_comparison_healthcare_reform.pdf (136 Kb)Prepared by Tri-Committee House staff; budget and coverage data from the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation.
HR Thought Leader: Jennifer BenzFrom the October 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Top 10 predictors your dependent audit will be a successFrom the September 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Playing your cards right to win at health care reformFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health Care Compass Issue 14 October 29, 2010From Issue 14 October 29, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassHealth Care Reform: Impact on 2011 Benefit Plans and BeyondSlide deck from Ceridian's April 6, 2010 Web forum featuring Jim O'Connell
Health care reform offers tax aid for small businesses From Issue 8 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 1, 2010
Health Care Compass Issue 13, September 23, 2010From Issue 13 September 23, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassAdditional guidance on 'grandfathered' plans releasedFrom Issue 14 October 29, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassHealth Care Compass Issue 1 March 24, 2010From Issue 1 March 24, 2010 of
Ceridian Health Care CompassBest practices for promoting FSA participation and savingsFrom the June 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Dependent eligibility audits bring employers immediate, often staggering savingsFrom the March 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Compliance & compassion: COBRA administration in trying timesFrom the April 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health care reform legislation: So near, yet so farFrom the February 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
The elephant in the room: How to pay for healthcare reform?From the January 2010 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health care reform readiness starts now!From the December 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Executive brief: COBRA study indicates red tape stifled enrollmentFrom the November 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
HRAs today: A pretax health benefit designed for savingsFrom the October 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health care reform legislation: Consensus slips as complexity growsFrom the August 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Benefit taxation: health care reform cure -- or more ills for
U.S. workers?From the July 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
What ARRA's COBRA changes can tell you about the health of your businessFrom the May 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Getting more benefit from your employee benefitsFrom the March 2009 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionCeridian uniquely qualified to assist employers with COBRA subsidy and other aspects of stimulus packageFrom the March 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Educate to increase participation in FSAsFrom the December 2008 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
HSAs: Taking health care into your company's handsFrom the September 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionTurning knowledge into profit: How benefits decision support tools can boost your bottom lineFrom the June 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionHealth savings account coverage tops 6 million!From the June 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionA word about benefits: Marketing your program to employeesFrom the May 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionThe Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account for HSAsFrom the January 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionNew automatic enrollment regulations: Great benefits, unfortunate timingFrom the January 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionAttention health care shoppers: Get wise and save up to 30 percent with an FSAFrom the December 2007 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionThe ex files: Ceridian can help you stay out of employees' divorcesFrom the November 2007 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionHealth Care Compass Issue 12 August 26, 2010Health Care Compass Issue 10 August 2, 2010 Health Care Compass Issue 9 July 16, 2010Health Care Compass Issue 8 July 1, 2010From Issue 8 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass July 1, 2010
Health Care Compass Issue 7 June 17, 2010Issue 7 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass June 17, 2010
Health Care Compass Issue 6 June 3, 2010Health Care Compass Issue 5 May 19, 2010Health Care Compass Issue 4 May 7, 2010From Issue 4 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass May 6, 2010
Health Care Compass Issue 3 April 22, 2010From issue 3 of
Ceridian Health Care Compass April 22, 2010
Health Care Compass Issue 2 April 8, 2010From Issue 2 April 8, 2010 of Ceridian
Health Care CompassThe open enrollment challenge: seeking greater value in turbulent timesFrom the September 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Executive Brief: Ailing AmericaFrom the June 2009 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Health Savings Accounts: American idol?By Jim O'Connell, Ceridian vice president of Government Relations and HR PolicyHealth Policy 2009: What a new presidency means to employers, their HR staffs and their bottom linesFrom the November 2008 issue of
Ceridian Connection.
Ins and outs of benefits open enrollment: What internal and external factors will affect your company this year?From the October 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionA new Web-based platform for companies that use Ceridian pre-tax employee benefits servicesFrom the August 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionFresh new design and functionality for COBRA participantsFrom the August 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionCeridian Commuter Administration Services: An opportunity for wide-ranging impact. Now. From the July 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionThe benefits of getting back to businessFrom the April 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionCeridian provides antidote for COBRA's regulatory biteFrom the March 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionEasing pain at the pump for your employeesFrom the February 2008 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionTapping into the strategic power of employee benefits ... starting with Flexible Spending AccountsChildren's health bill could pose challenges for employersFrom the December 2007 issue of
Ceridian ConnectionAt last -- real tax savings for you and your employees!From the December 2007 issue of
Ceridian Connection