Blue Shield Announces a New 2 Percent Pledge Giveback
Blue Shield is pleased to announce a second give-back as part our 2 Percent Pledge commitment to customers and the community.

Check It Out and Check It Off: 2012 Group Health Plan Checklist
While the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended ("PPACA"), required significant design changes for group health plans in 2010 or 2011, some additional requirements must be implemented for 2012.

Most US Employers To Keep Health Plans - Survey
‎* 71 percent of employers to keep health coverage* Only 9 pct plan to definitely end coverage* 20 pct of those surveyed unsure * Penalties would hit some employers who drop coverageWASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Almost three-quarters of medium to big companies will keep offering healthcare benefits ...

The Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise
Physical activity (and exercise) is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Not only does physical activity make you look and feel better, but it is also critical for improving your health and extending your life...

realLIFE stories: A Career Lost, but Not a Way of Life
At 45, attorney Peter Zatir attributed the fatigue he was feeling to middle age. Add to that a busy law practice and five active kids-the youngest just a year old-and it's easy to see how he could have written off the early signs of a serious illness.

The Council for Disability Awareness
The CDA is a non-profit organization committed to informing and educating the American public about the widespread and growing frequency of disability, and the financial impact it can have.

Employees should understand disability insurance, plan for maximizing on benefits before retirement
How likely do you think you are to become disabled at some point in your career? The statistics aren't pretty. According to the Social Security Administration, one in four of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire...