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Updates, new group insurance products, legislative developments -- anything that affects HR Manager, CEO/Owner or CFO who wants to assure their HR/Benefits programs are competitive and cost effective.

• Dec 20, Amazingly Simple Privacy Policy
  BBI Benefits Privacy Policy
• Nov 16, Articles
  Articles Published by Jim Edholm
• Aug 20, About BBI - Contacts, Etc.
  All about BBI (Business Benefits Insurance.) This team of top professionals serves the benefit and group insurance needs of companies up to 250 employees.
• Jun 27, FSA, HRA and HSA In Massachusetts
  New Plan Developments: HSA in Massachusetts and how it can help the employer reduce health plan costs while increasing employee satisfaction
• May 31, BBI Testimonials
  BBI Testimonials from clients illustrate the care and creativity with which BBI works with its clients
• May 31, Eaton Apothecary Testimonial
  Eaton Apothecary Testimonial - An extensive view from a satisfiled customer about how Jim Edholm helps save the company almost $130,000 in 2008!
• Feb 10, Contact BBI - Information about reaching BBI the benefits team
  Contact BBI via fax, telephone, email or letter. Here's how to reach the ben
• Feb 10, Group Health Insurance in Massachusetts
  There are three major and a few minor group health insurance carriers in Mass. Plan design has the major impact on cost, but for smaller employers cost trends are important, too.
• Feb 10, Blue Cross Massachusetts: Independent Guide to BCBS Plans
  Blue Cross Massachusetts gives summaries of all BCBS plans, relative pricing, competitive advantages, and how it compares to Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts
• Feb 10, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare in Massachusetts
  Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare -- America's Number One carrier -- offer Massachusetts employers a wide selection of health plan designs. Order comparative chart
• Dec 22, Is Disability Protection is Important?
  Is Long-Term Disability Protection Important? Absolutely. Does the average employee know that? Unfortunately, no.
• Dec 22, Disability Insurance Rates depend on the kind of coverage you buy.
  Your choice of disability product affect your disability insurance rates. Group vs. Individual -- which is best, and can you have both?
• Dec 17, Group Disability Income Insurance That's Affordable and That Pays a Benefit
  Group Disability Income insurance is the trickiest group coverage. You AND your doctor may think you're disabled, yet never collect a penny. Make sure your plan is right and will actually pay.
• Dec 16, Long-Term Disability Insurance Quote cost depends on contract language.
  Long Term Disability Insurance Quote cost depends on your contract language. You can control your costs by picking the right provisions.
• Dec 16, Benefit Restrictions limit cost of disability information quote.
  BY imposing contract limits on benefits, you can reduce the cost of your disability information quote. Making sure that the limits you impose work in your company's favor.
• Dec 16, Definition for Disability - What Counts As Being Disabled?
  Definition for Disability... when are you really disabled according to your disability insurance plan?
• Dec 16, Group Insurance Guide Helping Owners and Mgrs Control Group Insurance Costs
  Getting value for group insurance premiums makes wise employee benefits management. These tips and techniques stretch dollars, raise morale and lower employee turnover.
• Dec 15, Benefits Newsletter - Back issues of BBI Benefit Bits
  Benefits Newsletter - Back issues of
• Dec 9, Group Insurance Newsletters from BBI Benefits.
  Group insurance newsletters keep you up to date on benefit changes. BBI publishes two newsletters -- one snail mail and one electronic (irregular schedule... only what's newsworthy). Sign up here.
• Nov 27, Choosing STD Beneficiaries Can Help Reduce Costs, Enhance Value of Plan
  By Choosing STD Beneficiaries you can make sure that the short term disability benefit goes to those who most need it, and you help keep the cost of the plan affordable
• Nov 27, Should Employees Pay Disability Premiums?
  Should employees pay disability premiums? How much? All? Some? Why your employee might be better off paying some or all of his short term disability premiums
• Nov 25, Group STD Insurance Plan: General Considerations for Your Design
  Your group STD insurance plan should be designed with the specific needs of your company in mind. Here are some of the things you should consider.
• Nov 25, Short Term Disability Insurance Benefit Programs
  Short Term Disability Insurance plans can save your company money. Some workers compensation claims are really off-work disability claims. Learn how to design your plan correctly.
• Nov 25, STD Benefit Amount Is Cost AND Retention Factor
  The STD Benefit Amount can affect both your cost and your employee turnover. How to structure benefits that match the needs of your employees.
• Nov 25, STD Benefit Duration Has Direct Impact on Costs
  How long is your STD benefit duration? Whatever you've chosen can have a major impact on the cost of your short-term disability plan
• Nov 24, Affordable Dental Insurance -- What's Behind It?
  Cheap compared to medical, affordable dental insurance can be hard to find. Here are the best strategies to keep your cost under control.
• Nov 24, STD Benefit Start Date
  Choosing the right STD benefit start date has a major impact on your costs and can affect durations of maternity benefits. To choose the right start date, read this article.
• Nov 23, How To Control STD Costs
  You can control STD costs while still offering protection to employees, particularly those who need the coverage the most.
• Nov 18, Self Funded Insurance Plans Help Employers Profit
  Employers profit from self funded insurance, occasionally even companies as small as 25 employees. Knowing how to design and do a comparison of self insured health plans is the key.
• Nov 18, Self-Funded Health Insurance: White Paper Tells How To Save Your Company Money
  Health insurance costs are scary, but self-funded health plans can help companies 25 up to 250 employees have money-daving options they probably don't know about.
• Oct 27, Disability Insurance Benefit Plan: Protect Your Workers: Short Term, Low Cost
  A Disability Insurance Benefit Plan, designed correctly, can protect your workers and reduce workers comp costs at very low cost.
• Sep 17, Identity Theft Threatens You and Your Company as Well As Your Employees
  Identity theft is a threat to your employees. Most employers know that, but not many realize it threatens the employer, too. What can you do about it?
• Apr 27, Is Your Dental Plan Two Dec