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To help you stay up-to-date on the issues and events that affect human resources professionals, C&B Consulting Group produces two publications.

Legislative Update provides you with the latest information on both final and proposed regulations that will have an impact on the benefits you offer employees. Each issue covers a single topic in depth (for instance, new COBRA rules) by giving you background on the issue, explaining the legislation in detail (including how it will affect your plans), and citing any actions you should take to be in compliance.

Industry Update carries news on changes in the marketplace. This publication covers such subjects as new carrier programs, discounts, changes in coverage, etc.

You can review past issues of both publications by clicking on the appropriate link below:

August 2010 - Aetna Network Termination
August 2010 - UHC & Oxford Network Termination
August 2010 - Empire and Stellaris Reach Contract Agreement
July 2010 - Aetna and Continuum Reach Contract Agreement
July 2010 - Aetna Network Termination
June 2010 - Status of Grandfathered Plans Under Healthcare Reform
June 2010 - HIP Network Change & Distribution of New Member ID Cards
June 2010 - Update on Aetna Negotiations with Continuum
May 2010 - Oxford & UHC to Fill Coverage Gap for Graduating College Students
May 2010 - Health Net Network Change
April 2010 - DOL & HHS Issue Model CHIP Form
April 2010 - New Federal Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
April 2010 - Extension of Dependent Coverage to Age 26 May Begin Earlier Than Expected
April 2010 - Oxford Behavioral Health Benefits Affected by Contract Agreement with Continuum
April 2010 - Health Net Network Change
April 2010 - Aetna Network Contract with Continuum Health Partners Terminates
April 2010 - Potential CIGNA Network Change
March 2010 - Empire Reaches Agreement with East End Health Alliance
March 2010 - United Behavioral Health to Manage Oxford Behavioral Health Benefits
March 2010 - Update on Empire Negotiations with Stellaris Health Network
March 2010 - UHC & Oxford Update Prescription Drug Lists
March 2010 - UHC & Oxford Reach Agreement with Continuum Health Partners
March 2010 - COBRA Premium Subsidy Extended until March 31, 2010
March 2010 - Potential Empire Network Change
February 2010 - Update on Aetna Negotiations with SBUMC
February 2010 - IRS to Conduct Detailed Employer Compliance Audits
February 2010 - Update on UHC/Oxford Negotiations with Continuum Health Partners
January 2010 - Aetna Network Change
January 2010 - UHC Acquisition of Health Net Now Complete
January 2010 - Form 5500 Must Be Filed Electronically in 2010