Type 2 diabetes, characterized by high blood sugar and insulin resistance, is increasing among U.S. adults, and that translates into high costs for employers—more than $20 billion annually due to unplanned, missed days of work. Employers in collaboration with health care providers can make available lifestyle management programs and education specifically targeted at those with diabetes and prediabetes.
Rising Diabetes Rates Are Costly for Employers
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For 2018, 401(k) Contribution Limit for Employees Rises to $18,500
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Employee 401(k) contributions for 2018 will top off at $18,500—a $500 increase from 2017—while the “all sources” maximum contribution...
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Video: Some Workers Would Take Drastic Steps for Immediate Pay Raise
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Many U.S. workers are willing to take extreme measures if it means getting a 10 percent annual wage bump,...
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Will Medical Marijuana Have a Place in Employee Health Plans?
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With 29 states and the District of Columbia now allowing the use of medical marijuana, employee health plans may...
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Crossing the Threshold—Small Business to ACA-Bound 'Applicable Large Employer'
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Small businesses that are approaching the threshold to applicable large employer (ALE) status by reaching 50 full-time or equivalent...
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Final Tax Bill Dices and Splices Benefit Changes
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From mass transit subsidies to achievement awards, here’s how business deductions and income exclusions will be altered by the...
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Puerto Rico Grants Temporary Tax Exemptions Related to Hurricane Relief
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The Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury has granted temporary income tax exemptions for payments and certain benefits provided...
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IRS Issues First FAQs on Paid-Leave Credit
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When the IRS posted a set of frequently asked questions regarding the new employer tax credit for paid family...
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Labor Secretary Acosta Talks About Deregulation, Gig Economy
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) priority is to create jobs, said Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta at the...
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