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Alpha e-News Update
March 2013
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Large Employer Coverage Mandate and Shared Responsibility Payments
If your company has 50 or more employees then PPACA defines you as a "large employer" who must offer "minimum essential coverage" to full-time employees. Read here for details on this change. View Article |
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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Preparing for 2014 Health Care Reform Communication
Many of the Affordable Care Act's biggest provisions will take effect in 2014. It's important you start laying the groundwork for a big year in communication.
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DOL Releases Final FMLA Regulations
 On February 6, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) marked the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by releasing a set of final FMLA regulatons. The final regulations, which become effective on March 8, 2013, implement two stautory expansions of FMLA leave protections. View Article
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Good News: How You Can Prevent Cancer
Cancer affects over 10 million Americans every year. The vast majority of cases, however, are preventable. Read here for details. View Article |
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Weighing in on Weight Loss Programs
 Weight loss programs are a dime a dozen and all seem to make the same promises. For those looking to join a weight loss program, here's a breakdown of what plans might be the best for you.
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Why Now Is a Good Time to Play up Your Benefits
Health care is in the news - from the W-2s to the impending Affordable Care Act laws. With all this focus on health care, now is the time to play up the value of your benefits. View Article |
New Study: Biggest Challenges Facing HR Leaders in Next Decade
If you're in HR, gauging the challenges for the upcoming year can be difficult. But what about the next 10 years? Here's an outline of a recent survey that tackled the question "What are the biggest challenges HR leaders will face by the year 2022?" View Article |
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What is a Self-Employed Retirement Plan?
 A self-employed retirement plan is a tax-deferred retirement savings program for self-employed individuals. In the past, the term "Keogh plan" or "H.R. 10 plan" was used to distinguish a retirement plan established by a self-employed individual from a plan established by a corporation or other entity. However, self-employed retirement plans are now generally referred to by the name that is used for the particular type of plan, such as SEP IRA, SIMPLE 401(k), or self-employed 401(k). View Article
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Salmon Patties
Serving Size: 1/9 of recipe Yield: 9 servings Ingredients:
1 can (15½ ounces) salmon, drained
1 cup whole-grain, crushed cereal or crackers
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 1% milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon vegi oil
Preparation:
1. Use a fork or clean fingers to flake salmon until very fine.
2. Crumble cerealor crackers into crumbs.
3. Add cereal or cracker crumbs, eggs, milk, and pepper to salmon.
4. Mx thoroughly.
5. Shape into 9 patties.
6. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
7. Carefully brown both the sides until patty is thoroughly cooked.
Per Serving:
Calories 110
Total Fat 4.5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 270 mg
Protein 12 g
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FMLA Poster Requirement
The FMLA Poster has been updated andthe new version mut be posted by March 8,2013. The poster can be found on the DOL website. For your convenince we have included a link to the new poser here. |
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CARRIER NEWS
MEDICAL MUTUAL -Remaining ID Cards to be Converted; Delivery time to improve View Article
SUMMACARE - New Chronic Kidney Disease Management Program View Article
GUARDIAN - Guardian's Dental Network is Stronger Than Ever: Guardian's network grew over 12% between January 1, 2012 and January 1, 2013 making it one of the largest PPO networks in the country.
HEALTH EQUITY - Notice Regarding HealthEquity HSA Fee Changes - April 2013 View Article |
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