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| Jun 7 2013 |
Benefit Audits a Win-Win for Employers and Employees In an editorial to The Bakersfield Californian, human resources consultant Holly Culhane outlines the benefits of conducting regular health benefit audits to ensure employers are only carrying eligible individuals and their dependents on their rolls.... » Read More | Comments (0)
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| Jun 6 2013 |
San Bernardino Bankruptcy Status Report CalPERS filed a June 5 status report in United States Bankruptcy Court describing progress and desired next steps in the San Bernardino bankruptcy case. San Bernardino filed for bankruptcy in August 2012 and ceased paying full contributions. As of Ju... » Read More | Comments (1)
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| May 7 2013 |
CalPERS Reviews Health Enrollment Rosters for Ineligible Dependents Sacramento Bee Reporter Jon Ortiz reports on the CalPERS Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) project, which will help contain cost increases for members and employers. CalPERS is conducting the project to ensure dependents enrolled in the Health... » Read More | Comments (0)
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| May 7 2013 |
Gain Insight on Pensions and Municipal Bankruptcy with Peter Mixon CalPERS launched a new video outlining the precedent setting bankruptcy cases in Stockton and San Bernardino. The program, CalPERS Insight, features host Bob Burton in an interview with Peter Mixon, CalPERS General Counsel. Mixon explains who the ... » Read More | Comments (5)
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| May 3 2013 |
Lou Paulson Op-Ed Puts Pension Obligations in Perspective Lou Paulson, President of California Professional Firefighters, clearly explains the concepts behind what it means to be a long-term investor responsible for keeping the pension promise. His piece, “» Read More | Comments (0) |
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