July/August 2008
Protecting your 401(k) During a Down Market
There was a renewed sense of optimism in the beginning of the 2nd quarter on Wall Street as the US equity markets pulled themselves up by their proverbial bootstraps only to allow ...Read more
Inside the Drug Formulary: A Peek Behind The Curtain
Your company, like most employers, probably has a prescription drug program that includes a drug formulary. You know how the formulary works with your co-pay design, “incentivizing” members...Read more
Successful M&A Deals: Don't Let Benefits Issues Get In The Way
Business considerations, and perhaps personal ones, guide an owner’s decision to sell a company or to expand operations through a merger or acquisition. Read more
How To Handle Language Barriers In Benefits Communications
From its founding, the United States has been a multi-cultural and multi-lingual nation. This demographic reality has continued to the present day. Read more
Longfellow News
Longfellow Benefits is pleased to announce an addition to it's team of professionals, Lawrence R. Karle, Senior Consultant, Retirement.
Previous Newsletters
June 2008
Dependent Eligibility - What Massachusetts Employers Should Know Read more
Make Health Care FSAs More Cost-Effective For Employers Learn more
New Jersey Passes Paid Family Leave Law Read provisions
MA Maternity Leave Act Read more
Recognize HIPAA Rules When Offering Wellness Programs Read more
Who Should Pay For Employees' Unhealthy Habits Read more
Bulletin! President Bush signed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Read more
May 2008
Voluntary Benefits in the Workplace Read more
Communication is Crucial in Benefits Enrollment Read more
2008 Funding Limits for HSA Accounts Learn more
Reduce Boomer Disability Claims by Strengthening Wellness Programs Read more
Longfellow News:
Longfellow is please to announce the addition of Lisa E. Silva, CLU to its team of professionals as Senior Vice President, Executive Benefits Read more
April 2008
Focus on Wellness! Learn more
Wellness as a Business Management Strategy Read more
Longfellow's Wellness Capabilities Learn more
Return on Investments: Wellness Programs Yield Results Read article
Wellness Program Must Comply With Federal Rules Read article
Seeking Savings, Employers Help Smokers Quit Read article
Final Regulations on HSA Comparable Contributions Released Read final regulations
March 2008
Internal 401(k) Controls: Your Auditors Will Be Looking in 2008! Learn more March 25 & 28, 2008 we hosted informational Webinars on Claim and Operational Audits to Help Control Health Care Costs. View the Presentation
DOL Proposes a Safe Harbor for Remitting Salary Deferral.. Read more
Learn How to Reduce Medical Claims Problems Click here
Longfellow Published Articles:
M & A Due Dilligence: Planning a Business Combination? Make Sure Workers; Benefits Won't Be a Deal Breaker Read article
A Health Balance: Convenience Store Chains Can Overcome Obstacles To Create a Successful Wellness Program Read article
February 2008
Wellness Programs for Multi-Site Employers Read more
Massachusetts Residents - Changes for 2008 Read more
Health Care in Massachusetts: Key Indicators Read more
Benefits: A Key Player in Mergers Read article
January 2008
An Emergency in the Emergency Room Read more
Communications for Younger Employees Need to Grab - Their Attention Read more
Help Your Plan Members Communicate Better with Their Doctors Read more
How Will You Pay For The Buyout of a Disabled Business Partner Read more
Open Enrollment Success Takes Planning Read more
Health Care for Americans Improves Modestly, Except for Preventive Care Read more
Reduce Late Annual Reporting Penalties Through DFVC Program Read more
Longfellow News:
Andrew Hershenow earns his certified financial planner designation Read Press Release
Patrick Haraden to appear on "McNamara on Money" on WATD 95.9 FM Read Press Release