Blogs 2012


How to make New Year’s Resolutions

Some people dislike making New Year resolutions. In fact, they detest it so much they end up making a resolution to not make resolutions.

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Posted 2013.01.02 08:58 AM

'Twas the Night Before Health Care Reform

Twas’ the night before Health Care Reform, in our State ...

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Posted 2012.12.23 08:54 AM

Sober for the Holidays

My name is Tracy and I’m the other “10%”! I belong to that portion of society who, despite evidence to the contrary, convinces themselves there is always ample reason to over-imbibe. Chances are a particular person came to mind when you read that. If that person is under your supervision, this blog is for you.

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Posted 2012.12.17 10:57 AM

Affordable Care Act – What now?

There has been so much discussion about healthcare reform, it’s hard to know what end is up.

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Posted 2012.12.10 11:24 AM

Top 10 Uses For Your FSA

As we end the year, many people who have Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) still have balances waiting to be spent down.

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Posted 2012.12.03 11:00 AM

Happy Thanksgiving from The Wilson Agency

This Thanksgiving, we would like to encourage all to think beyond family, beyond the Turkey and cranberry chutney, to the bigger picture.

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Posted 2012.11.23 09:05 AM

Healthcare Reform Costs

We must address the actual health care costs beyond insurance reform and find a way to keep health care affordable, especially in Alaska where the cost of care is more than any other state.

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Posted 2012.11.16 03:34 PM

To Pay or Not To Pay? That is the question.

Which would an employer want to choose under the new rules of health care reform: “pay” or “play”?

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Posted 2012.11.12 09:48 AM

How Employee Assistant Programs Assist Your Business

EAPs or Employee Assistant Programs are the unsung heroes of the workplace benefit program. In my experience as a Human Resource Professional, I have found them to be one the most powerful tools employers have in their arsenal to combat cost while also helping employees. Ironically, they’re usually underutilized.

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Posted 2012.10.26 10:37 AM

3 Ways To A Smooth Medical Plan Renewal

A large percentage of employers are beginning the process of renewing their benefits. Many times, this is met with dread and anxiety as rates continue to increase.

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Posted 2012.10.22 09:41 AM

Solving Health Care

I was fortunate to have attended the CommonWealth North luncheon this past week that featured author and CEO, John Torinus.

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Posted 2012.10.15 11:15 AM

Health What?

Healthy “life-styles” seem to come in as many shapes, sizes and styles as the latest and greatest fashion fads.

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Posted 2012.10.09 12:01 PM

Health Care Reform Affects Small Business the Most

Health care reform is poised to create a host of challenges for businesses of all sizes, but it may be the smallest companies that face the biggest decisions.

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Posted 2012.09.26 11:58 AM

The Most Important Step When Buying Insurance

For some employers, renewing their health insurance or even trying to find health insurance feels like a painful process.

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Posted 2012.09.17 10:59 AM

College - Healthcare+ Reform = BROKE?

How will the new health insurance mandate hit the young and newly graduated?

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Posted 2012.09.10 10:08 AM