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6 Ways to Keep the Flu from Sidelining Your Workplace | PA Benefit Brokers
This year’s flu season is a rough one. Although the predominant strains of this year’s influenza viruses were represented in the vaccine, they mutated, which decreased the effectiveness of the immunization. The flu then spread widely and quickly, and in addition, the symptoms were severe and deadly. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Benefits of an Annual Exam | PA Benefit Consultants
Have you ever heard the proverb “Knowledge is power?” It means that knowledge is more powerful than just physical strength and with knowledge people can produce powerful results. This applies to your annual medical physical as well! The #1 goal of your annual exam is to GAIN KNOWLEDGE. Annual exams offer you and your doctor…
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3 Reasons You May Still Need Life Insurance as You Head Toward Retirement | PA Benefit Advisors
Let’s be realistic. If you have an adequate investment and pension portfolio; if you have made provisions for your health care costs; if you have no one relying on you for financial support, maybe, just maybe you can afford to retire. Did you know that a healthy 65-year-old man has a life expectancy of 87…
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The Importance of Therapeutic Communication in Healthcare | PA Benefit Advisors
The quality of a therapeutic relationship depends on the ability of the healthcare provider to communicate effectively. The term “therapeutic communication” is often used in the field of nursing; however, the process isn’t limited to nursing. Other healthcare professionals, friends and family members of a patient can implement the strategies of communicating in a therapeutic…
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How to Make the Most Out of Your FSA at Year-End | PA Benefit Advisors
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As 2017 comes to a close, it’s time to act on the money sitting in your Flexible Spending/Savings Account (FSA). Unlike a Health Savings Account or HSA, pre-taxed funds contributed to an FSA are lost at the end of the year if an employee doesn’t use them, and an employer doesn’t adopt a carryover policy.…
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Are You Ready to Electronically Report Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA? | PA Benefit Advisors
December 1, 2017 is the deadline for certain employers to use the Occupational Safety and Health Agency’s (OSHA) Injury Tracking Application (ITA) portal to report information from their 2016 Form 300A regarding employee illnesses and injuries. We previously reported (Breach Forces OSHA to Shut Down Reporting Portal) that OSHA suspended employer reporting through the ITA…
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Employee Benefit Trends of 2017 | PA Benefit Advisors
Customization of benefits is becoming more popular. The process of personalizing employee benefits allows for individuals to choose from an array of options, and increases employee satisfaction.
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