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Health Care Reform Update; DOL Issues Model Exchange Notices
John F. Webber, CEBS, CLU
Vice President
The Affordable Care Act, (ACA) requires online competitive Health Insurance Marketplaces, also known as Exchanges to be available in all states for individuals and small businesses beginning January 1, 2014. Open enrollment for health insurance through the Exchanges will begin October 1, 2013 for a January 1, 2014 effective date. Employers must provide all current employees with a written notice about the ACA Exchanges by October 1, 2013 and new employees within 14 days of their date of hire. All employers, who are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act, (FLSA) must provide this ACA Exchange notice.
The Exchange notice must include information about the existence of the Health Insurance Marketplaces, (Exchange) with the contact information and services of the Exchange. The notice must also let the employee know that he/she may be eligible for a premium tax credit, (if the employee purchases a qualified health plan through the Exchange). Finally, the notice must state that if they employee purchases a qualified health plan through the Exchange, then the employee may lose the employer's contribution to any health plan offered by the employer. Read
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How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls to Help Manage Your Weight
Brought to you by Nan Maley, RN
Director, Corporate Wellness
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When eating at many restaurants, it's hard to miss that portion sizes have gotten larger in the last few years. The trend has also spilled over into the grocery store and vending machines, where a bagel has become a BAGEL and an "individual" bag of chips can easily feed more than one. Research shows that people unintentionally consume more calories when faced with larger portions. This can mean significant excess calorie intake, especially when eating high-calorie foods. Here are some tips to help you avoid some common portion-size pitfalls.
Portion control when eating out. Many restaurants serve more food than one person needs at one meal. Take control of the amount of food that ends up on your plate by splitting an entrée with a friend. Or, ask the wait person for a "to-go" box and wrap up half your meal as soon as it's brought to the table. Read
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