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Health Reform Regulations

PPACA Health Exchange Navigators

    

Navigator programs, set to become operational in late 2013, could be a useful resource for employees looking to gain a better understanding of their private insurance. Read here for an outline of how it will work and who might use this program.

3 Questions to Determine Whether Your Carriers Are Ready for Health Care Reform

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Believe it or not, many vendors are still working to prepare themselves for health care reform. Here are some questions you can ask to determine how ready yours is. View Article

Wellness Trends

Good News about Coffee

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Good news for coffee drinkers! Not only does your morning cup help keep you more alert, it can also reduce the risk of several serious diseases. Read here for details. View Article

LIVE WELL, WORK WELL 

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Please download and print or email this month's LIVE WELL, WORK WELL Newsletter for your employees!  This month's topics include:

  • Children's Eye Health and Safety
  • Distracted Walking
  • Summer Dieting Tips
  • Surviving a Heat Wave
  • 20-Minute Chicken Creole

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HR Best Practices

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Source: BenefitsPro, July 2013

  

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Ever heard of an ERISA Wrap?  Do you even know what ERISA stands for? Did you know groups down to two lives are subject to ERISA compliance?  View Article

Taking Wellness High Tech: What Tools Can Help You Reach Your Organization's Goals?  


ToolboxWellness programs are becoming more common as employers look for ways to improve employee health and reduce health care costs. Here is an outline on some tools that could help your program. View Article

Financial

Keeping Talent On Board

      

job chartAn executive bonus plan funded with cash-value life insurance could be used to reward and help retain a company's most valuable employees.  View Article

 

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Outtasight Salad
    outtasight salad
Serving Size: 1 

Yield: 4 servings 

 

Ingredients:   

2 cups salad greens of your choice

1 cup chopped vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, green beans)

1 cup juice-packed pinapple chuncks, drained, or fresh orange segments

1/4 cup Dressing (see below)

2 Tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries

2 Tablespoons chopped nuts, any kind

Preparation:

1. Put mixed salad greens on a large platter or in a salad bowl.

2. In a large bowl, mix chopped vegetables and pineapple or orange segments.

3. Add dressing and stir.

4. Spoon mixture over salad greens.

5. Top with raisins and nuts.

 

DRESSING:

1/4 cut yogurt, nonfat, plain or fruit-flavored

1 Tablespoon orange juice

1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

 

Per Serving:

Calories 100

Saturated Fat 0g

Sodium 30 mg

Protein 2 g

 

Download recipe

 
 
 
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