Baltimore Chapter IMA

11/19/2015

private exchange membership doubles
http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/exchanges/cigna-private-exchange-membership-doubles-2747716-1.html?utm_medium=email&ET=ebabenefitnews:e5560614:a:&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=eba_exchanges_final-nov%2018%202015&st=email

After massive growth from 2014 to 2015, the carrier expects lives covered to double again in 2016 as open enrollment begins on the carrier s private exchanges, says Patty Fontneau, president of Cigna s private exchange business. Fontneau discusses the structure of Cigna s exchange and the distributi…

11/19/2015

Spanish app for translating health benefits and helping workers choose benefits
http://www.workforce.com/articles/21660-workers-cant-stand-choosing-benefits-and-spanish-speakers-cant-understand-too?utm_source=MyEmma&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=WF%20Benefits&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read%20More&utm_campaign=WF_BEN_111815

Offering foreign language benefits information can cut costs, improve productivity and create a more engaged workforce.

11/19/2015

-20 agree to close on multinational companies
http://www.the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002567651

ANTALYA, Turkey (AFP-Jiji) — World leaders on Monday approved a crackdown on tax avoidance by multinationals such Google, Apple and McDonalds whose rock-bottom tax bills have provoked widespread outrage.

11/19/2015

The new = Performance &
http://www.forbes.com/sites/strategyand/2015/11/16/the-new-cfo-performance-and-culture-champion/

by Matt Mani Recent in-depth interviews with chief financial officers from companies in a variety of industries revealed a set of fascinating insights. The CFO of the future is finding success by going “soft” – getting out of spreadsheets and spending more time thinking about strategy, people and cu…

11/17/2015

Finding tactics to retain baby boomers.
http://www.talentmgt.com/blogs/7-the-recruitment-revolution/post/7631-the-silver-tsunami-are-talented-professionals-flooding-into-or-out-of-your-business?utm_source=MyEmma&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=CLO%20Today&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Are%20Talented%20Professionals%20Flooding%20Into%20Your%20Business%3F&utm_campaign=CLO_Today_101615

With workers staying in the job market for longer periods of time, some tactics should be used to retain this valuable group. 

11/16/2015

Companies need to update
http://ww2.cfo.com/financial-reporting-2/2015/11/companies-update-lease-accounting-systems-experts-advise/

FASB’s vote to proceed with its new standard for reporting lease obligations starts the clock ticking.

11/11/2015

Three things & can teach you about success
http://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/3-things-foo-fighters-amp-dr-lew-can-teach-you-about-career-success.html

See what a rock band & surgeon have in common...

11/11/2015

Congressman John Sarbanes wants to quickly share details about an upcoming workshop that he will be hosting for seniors on Sunday, November 15, 2015.

The event will provide seniors with information about Social Security and Medicare. It will also offer seniors the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Congressman Sarbanes’ caseworkers to discuss individual benefit issues.
• Date: Sunday, November 15, 2015
• Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Pikesville Public Library
1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208

• Agenda: 1:00 p.m.
Doors Open

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Social Security Presentation

An official from the Social Security Administration will give an overview of Social Security retirement benefits, including Medicare enrollment and premiums for seniors.

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Maryland Department of Aging Presentation

An official from the Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) will discuss Medigap plans and other issues related to Medicare coverage.

3:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Q&A with Social Security & MDoA Presenters

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Individual Casework Sessions
Congressman Sarbanes’ staff will be available to help seniors with individual benefits issues and claims assistance.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact my office in Towson: (410) 832-8890.

Sincerely,

John P. Sarbanes
Maryland's Third Congressional District

11/06/2015

Where do the presidental candidates stand on health care?
http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/where-do-the-presidential-frontrunners-stand-on-health-care-2747602-1.html?utm_medium=email&ET=ebabenefitnews:e5478259:a:&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=eba_exchanges_final-nov%205%202015&st=email

Candidates have advocated for everything from repealing the ACA to lowering the cost of prescription drugs to reducing the role of government. With one year to go before the 2016 presidential election, here s where the top seven candidates stand on health care issues.

11/06/2015

Are the'next big thing' in private exchanges?
http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employer-strategies/are-acos-the-next-big-thing-in-private-exchanges-2747614-1.html?utm_medium=email&ET=ebabenefitnews:e5478259:a:&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=eba_exchanges_final-nov%205%202015&st=email

As private exchanges continue to evolve, industry insiders say the integration of accountable care organizations could be the next big thing in the exchange world; one that could be a big win for employers.

10/29/2015

Breakfast Nov 10th
http://imanationscapital.org/Govt%20Contr.html

10/29/2015

to buy for $9.4 billion
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/business/dealbook/walgreens-
rite-aid-deal.html?emc=dlbkpm&emc=edit_dlbkpm_20151027&nl=%3Fnl%3Ddlbk&nlid=63156131&_r=0