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Insights on preventive care, employee benefits, and the Health-to-Wealth™ revolution.

May 8, 2026Danny Mason

STD Wealth Tax: How Short-Term Disability Destroys Employee Wealth

Short-term disability is the most overlooked wealth destroyer in your benefits package. It’s not just a safety net. It’s a silent, pro-cyclical tax on the...

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May 8, 2026Danny Mason

The Telemedicine Eligibility Trap Most Employers Miss

You’ve got telemedicine. Great. But here’s the question nobody asks until it’s too late: what does your policy actually let employees do with it? I’m not...

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May 8, 2026Danny Mason

10 Common Healthcare Plan Exclusions You Should Know

Understanding what your healthcare benefits plan doesn't cover is just as critical as knowing what it does. Exclusions are the specific services,...

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May 8, 2026Danny Mason

Retiree Healthcare Options: Medicare, Medigap, and WellthCare Medicare

Retiree healthcare is one of the most complex and costly challenges in employee benefits. For HR leaders and brokers, the options aren't just about picking...

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May 8, 2026Danny Mason

COBRA After Job Loss: How It Works, Costs, and Your Options

Losing a job is stressful enough without the added anxiety of losing your health coverage. COBRA, which stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget...

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May 7, 2026Danny Mason

Yes, there are age limits for dependents — but they're not always 26

Yes, most employer-sponsored healthcare benefits plans impose age limits on dependents, but the answers are rarely as simple as "26 and done." The federal...

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May 7, 2026Danny Mason

Are healthcare benefits offering discounts and rewards programs these days?

Yes, there are increasingly innovative discounts and rewards programs tied to healthcare benefits-and they are evolving far beyond the traditional "points...

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May 7, 2026Danny Mason

Healthcare Benefits for Low-Income Individuals: Your Options Explained

Yes, there are several healthcare benefits options available for low-income individuals, ranging from government-sponsored programs to innovative...

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May 7, 2026Danny Mason

Benefits Engagement Metrics That Actually Predict Cost and Retention

Most companies track benefits and employee engagement as if they live in different worlds. HR has survey results and participation charts. Finance has...

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May 7, 2026Danny Mason

Can You Change Health Benefits Mid-Year? Only With a Qualifying Event

The short answer is yes , but only if you have a qualifying life event (QLE) as defined by the IRS, ERISA, or your employer’s plan documents. Outside of...

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