Americans love choices. We like to compare just about everything from clothing and shoe brands, restaurants, vehicles, styles of houses and cars, to grocery stores, hotels or vacation spots. The list could go on and on. We quickly develop our list of favorites, based on those experiences and options we like the most. View full article »
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Cost increases and budget limitations weigh heavily on the minds of business leaders. As the United States economy continues to limp along, showing spikes of growth in some sectors, businesses are hesitant to increase spending until they experience a market turnaround or higher demand for their products and services.
Instead, businesses continue to focus on keeping costly expenditures under control, including employee health care benefits. Many are placing an increased emphasis on wellness programs to encourage employees to pursue healthier lifestyles by: View full article »
Older workers place high value on their sight, but according to a 2011 vision benefits study, many employees age 45 and older are not taking advantage of vision insurance options offered by employers.
While many older employees validated the importance of vision benefits, they did not recognize their need for vision insurance. The study results identified other misperceptions and misunderstandings that older workers had about their vision: View full article »
Doctors often have to make difficult decisions on the type and frequency of medical tests. To diagnose a patient’s health concern, they may need to run several tests to isolate the issue. What if the results are inconclusive? Should they continue to spend money to run additional tests, or wait for the appearance of other symptoms that may provide clues to the nature of the problem? But what if patients want answers now and push for a diagnosis? How should doctors respond? View full article »
Many Americans take excellent care of their teeth and gums. They visit the dentist once or twice a year for exams and cleanings. But often they don’t use a lot of their annual maximum benefit. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a reward for good oral health? Fortunately, it is possible for employers offering Ameritas Group dental benefits that include Dental Rewards® and/or Preventive Plus℠. View full article »
