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In This
Issue:
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Studies
Show Employees Value Dental Benefits
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Dental
Benefits Provide Real Health Benefits, Says Research
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Simple
Strategies to Keep Dental in the Benefits Mix
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Congress
May Consider Taxing Health Benefits
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HIPAA
Update
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Nearly 80 percent of respondents said
that it was "very important" or "somewhat
important" to have dental insurance provided by a
prospective employer. For more on the survey, read
on.
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A national poll found that 85 percent
of Americans said their oral health was very important
to their general health, and that lack of dental
coverage is the primary reason people hadn't visited the
dentist in the past 12 months. For more on the link
between oral health and general health, read
more. |
With the cost of medical coverage
putting the squeeze on other benefits, many companies
are looking for creative ways to keep dental in the
benefits mix. For a look at what some companies are
doing, read
on. |
Recent legislative activity indicates
that the issue of taxing health benefits coverage has
surfaced once again. For a look at the current issue and
an historical perspective, read
on. |
| For a brief summary on the
status of current Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and deadlines, read
on. |
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