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Publications

We annually publish a Rhode Island Area Employer-Sponsored Health & Welfare Benefits Survey.

Copies of the 2010 survey are free to survey respondents.  For non-respondents, surveys will be made available at a cost of $250 per copy. We have included copies of the 2002 through 2009 surveys for your review.

• 2002 RI Area Employer-Sponsored Benefits Survey
• 2003 RI Area Employer-Sponsored Benefits Survey
• 2004 RI Area Employer-Sponsored Benefits Survey
• 2005 RI Area Employer-Sponsored Benefits Survey
• 2006 RI Area Employer-Sponsored Benefits Survey
• 2007 RI Area Employer-Sponsored Benefits Survey
• 2008 RI Area Employer-Sponsored Benefits Survey
• 2009 RI Area Employer-Sponsored Benefits Survey

Client Mailers

Periodically, we will prepare client mailings on relevant benefit topics and distribute to our clients.  The following is a partial list of recent mailings.

• 2011 Key Federal Benefit Figures
• Federal Health Care Reform - Grandfathered Plan Guidance (June 2010)
• Federal Health Care Reform - Impact on Employers (March 2010)
• Form 5500 EFAST2 Filing Signer Requirements
• Comparing HSA's, HRA's & FSA's - A Brief Overview
• IRC Section 79 Group Term Life Insurance Imputed Income
• Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA)

 

Press Releases

11/13/2009 - Health Benefits Gap Between Rhode Island State Employees and Private Sector Continues to Narrow

11/5/2008 - Council 94 Settlement with Carcieri Administration Still Leaves State Employees with Competitive Health Package

1/31/2008 - Local Study Shows Rhode Islanders’ Unwillingness to Consider New Plans Contributes to Higher Costs