Riviera Insurance Services eNewsletter

Employee Benefits & Workers' Comp News August/September 2010   

  Volume 20, Number 4

Caregiving: It’s Not Just For Children Anymore
woman assisting an elderly manMillions of Baby Boomers are juggling eldercare along with childrearing and their jobs — and are stressed about it. That stress can affect their job performance and health (and your healthcare costs). Read on for details.

How COBRA Audits Can Save You Money
medical sign and prescription laying on a surface of moneyA COBRA audit can help you trim your rolls of ineligible beneficiaries. Doing so can help you save money in three ways Read on for details.

Healthy Aging in the Workforce
elderly man operating machineryWhy you should start a wellness program, and how to design it to meet the specific needs of your employer and employees. Read on for details.

Reducing Workers’ Comp Severity
The severity of a typical workers’ comp claim continues to rise. Indemnity costs are up over four percent, despite a one percent decline in average wages. Medical severity also continues to increase — up an estimated five percent in 2009, according to the National Council of Compensation Insurers. Read on for details.

 

This Just In...

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is developing a new rule that will require employers to develop and implement programs that minimize worker exposure to safety and health hazards.

Read on for details.

 

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