Benefit Advocates http://benefitadvocates.net Real People. Real Answers. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:19:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check Out Our Latest Advocate Newsletter with Important Updates on Healthcare and Benefits Issues The latest edition of our Advocate newsletter is out, so be sure to check out these timely and informative articles:

]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/check-out-our-latest-advocate-newsletter-with-important-updates-on-healthcare-and-benefits-issues/ April 2nd is National Employee Benefits Day

National Employee Benefits Day will be celebrated on April 2nd. We encourage you to use the day to evaluate your employee benefit offerings and to take time to educate your employees on the valuable benefits you offer.

National Employee…

]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/april-2nd-is-national-employee-benefits-day/ February is American Heart Month Each year, countless American families are impacted by heart disease and stroke. Although its risk factors can be prevented or controlled, it is still the leading cause of death for all Americans, and accounts for $1 out of every $6…

]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/february-is-american-heart-month/ Check Out Our Latest Advocate Newsletter
The latest issue of Advocate is out, and we’ve got four timely and informative articles for you to read:
 
Just starting to become widely known, Value-Based Benefit Plan Design (V-BBD) doesn’t just cover

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]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/check-out-our-latest-advocate-newsletter/ Ovarian Cancer – Two Very Scary Words

Ovarian Cancer – Two Very Scary Words

I recently lost a beloved family member to this horrible disease. A 34 -year old woman who had everything to live for and whose life ended…

]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/ovarian-cancer-two-very-scary-words/ Don’t Let Technology Override Rules of Etiquette Online condolences?? How far have we sunk? An email (if that) instead of a thank you note, begging people to respond to wedding invitations; How did my referral work out for you?

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]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/don%e2%80%99t-let-technology-override-rules-of-etiquette/ Providing A Stress-Free Recovery For Everyone Solving complex claims and benefits issues can be time-consuming and frustrating. Having an advocate who can get to the bottom of issues quickly and compassionately not only provides a more successful resolution but also allows individuals to focus their time where it's needed most.

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]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/providing-a-stress-free-recovery%e2%80%a6for-everyone/ Top Ten Tips on Medicare for Employers with Employees Over Age 65 As an employer with employees over the age of 65, there are a lot of aspects of the Medicare program you should be aware of. Here are my “top ten” tips that I recently shared at the Employers Association in…

]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/top-ten-tips-on-medicare-for-employers-with-employees-over-age-65/ Medicare Myths Debunked! What crazy Medicare Myths have you come across? There are a lot of them out there, and some of them could cost you a lot if you follow them. Today, I am putting the top three Medicare Myths to rest!

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]]> http://benefitadvocates.net/medicare-myths-debunked/ Enrollment in Medicare Did you know that if you don’t want Medicare Part B you have to complete a form to refuse it? Have you heard of the Special Enrollment Period?

When speaking with the Employers Association in Charlotte recently, I

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