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NY same-sex marriage recognition directive upheld

New York Gov. David Paterson's May 14 directive ordering state regulators to recognize same-sex marriages validly established elsewhere is consistent with state law and implementation of the directive can continue, a state trial court has ruled. (GRIST, 4 Sep 2008, 1 page) More  | Article 

IRS delays debit card rules for transit benefits

The IRS has again delayed rules limiting automatic substantiation of tax-free transit cost reimbursements to expenses incurred using specified smartcards and debit cards. The new effective date is Jan. 1, 2010. (GRIST, 4 Sep 2008, 4 pages) More  | Article 

HRadio -- Sept. 3: News and Features

Following this week's news, HRadio looks at employer responses to increased commuting costs, talent management in tough economic times and outsourcing as a way to add value to the HR function. (Podcast, 3 Sep 2008) More | Article

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CT issues Q&As on dependent definition

Connecticut regulators have finalized Q&As on new dependent coverage rules, which require group health plans to continue coverage for an employee's unmarried child to the end of the month when the child turns 26. (Select News, 2 Sep 2008) More  

Measuring health program effectiveness

To gain insights on evaluating health program effectiveness, join Mercer's Oct. 1 web briefing. This session will describe how data can help answer the key question: Are plans, providers and participants doing their best and meeting expectations? (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

Health reform implications of upcoming election

Join Mercer's Sept. 23 web briefing on health care reforms found in the Democratic and Republican platforms. This session also will discuss leading congressional reform proposals and other countries' systems for health care financing and delivery. (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

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Health and OPEB funding strategies

Among local governments providing retiree health care benefits, nearly three-quarters are aware of GASB 45 accounting requirements, according to this survey of more than 1,500 local governments. (Cobalt Community Research, 4 Sep 2008, 21 pages) More  | Article 

Identifying Medicare patients for depression care

Medicare beneficiaries with depression may be best identified, according to this study, by combining information collected from a patient health questionnaire with data on antidepressant use and claims diagnoses of depression. (American Journal of Managed Care, 3 Sep 2008, 8 pages) More  | Article 

Health insurance coverage in the US: 2007

The percentage of the population without health insurance dropped from 15.8 percent in 2006 to 15.3 percent in 2007, according to the US Census. This represents a reduction in the number of uninsured by 1.3 million, from 47 million to 45.7 million. (US Census Bureau, 3 Sep 2008, 84 pages) More  | Article 

Work options for older Americans

Benefit policies must change to reflect the increase in older working Americans, this article says. Citing related research, it reviews current policies affecting the aging workforce and recommends changes. (Benefits Quarterly, 2 Sep 2008, 7 pages) More  | Article 

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