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Charles M Cooper
Charles M Cooper

Obesity in the Workplace Becoming an Issue

When it comes to workers’ comp, obesity has always been a kind of taboo subject, but that is changing and both employers and underwriters are starting to take a close look at the costs associated with obesity.


Tags: small business, workers’ comp, health insurance, obesity

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Posted: 5/18/2009 | Comments Comments (0)

Charles M Cooper
Charles M Cooper

Healthcare Reform: New Taxes vs. a New Direction

The question of healthcare reform is a hot one these days, and the administration’s solution to it—taxes on all sorts of things including employer-paid benefits and soda pop—seems to be the odds-on favorite to win. Still, is sinking even more money, trillions of dollars, into healthcare really the only option? Perhaps it is really a matter of priorities instead.


Tags: small business, healthcare, health insurance, healthcare reform, taxes

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Posted: 5/14/2009 | Comments Comments (0)

Charles M Cooper
Charles M Cooper

COBRA Catch 22

When President Obama’s stimulus bill was passed, a provision in the legislation allows laid-off employees to get COBRA health insurance through their former employers at 65% off. Sounds like a great deal, right? Well, there is just one little catch…


Tags: small business, cobra, reimbursement, health insurance

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Posted: 4/13/2009 | Comments Comments (0)

Charles M Cooper
Charles M Cooper

Why does Health Insurance Cost so Much Part I: Health Insurance Fraud

Fraud costs health consumers about $100 billion per year. Who do you think covers the expense of that added risk? Everyone. Learn what to look for and what to do when you find it.


Tags: fraud, health insurance

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Posted: 6/12/2008 | Comments Comments (0)

Cheryl Sowa
Cheryl Sowa

Big Idea Solutions for Big Problems Facing Small Businesses

Data recently collected from mail surveys circulated to 3,530 small businesses showed that small businesses face issues ranging from day-to-day operating costs to taxes and insurance. The data also showed that small businesses are at a disadvantage when competing against big box retailers. Here are some of the big problems and solutions for small businesses.


Tags: health insurance, taxes, consumer

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Posted: 6/11/2008 | Comments Comments (0)

Charles M Cooper
Charles M Cooper

Saving Money on Company Health Insurance

Employers everywhere are looking for ways to cut the cost of the health care benefits they offer to their employees. Here are some tried and true methods that can lower your costs without leaving your employees unprotected.


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Posted: 6/3/2008 | Comments Comments (0)

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