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Benefits |

DoL Launches GovBenefits.gov Enhancements

December 16, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The US Department of Labor (DoL) has announced the incorporation of 68 additional federal benefit programs to their government benefit information Web site...
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September Employee Cost At $23.44 Per Hour

December 16, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employer costs of employee compensation reached $23.44 per hour worked in September 2002, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Benefits |

Insurance Rates Skyrocket In 2002

December 13, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employer-sponsored medical insurance plans have seen premium increases of up to 50% in the second half of 2002, according to a survey by...
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Drug Costs Blamed for Healthcare Cost Surge

December 13, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Fifty-two percent of all adults report their medical out-of-pocket expenses are higher this year, and many place the blame on prescription drug prices...
Benefits |

Friday 13th Unlucky After All?

December 13, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Women are 63% more likely die in traffic accidents on a Friday the 13th than other Fridays during a month, according to new...
Investing |

Hedge Funds Gain In November

December 13, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Hedge funds gained an average of 1.78% in November, according to HedgeFund.net PerTrac Universe.
Investing |

Hedge Funds Gain In November

December 13, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Hedge funds gained an average of 1.78% in November, according to HedgeFund.net PerTrac Universe.
Administration |

TIAA-CREF Backs Proxy Disclosures

December 12, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) has patted the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the back for...
Products |

Time Off Recordkeeping Program Announced

December 12, 2002 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Managers searching for an easier way to keep track of their employees' hours may want to consider a new product from a Seekonk,...