"Employee Health Costs Rise Across Europe" LONDON — On average 5.3 percent of a European company’s total payroll costs are spent on staff health benefits and despite cost increases health benefits are seen as vital for staff attraction and retention... News Source:  Consultant News Read More ... "Xerox to Phase Out Retiree Health Care Benefits" ROCHESTER, NY— Xerox's changes to its retiree health benefits comes on the heels of cuts made by Kodak. While the cuts will result in the retirees paying substantially more out of pocket, Xerox said it plans to use some of the savings it will realize to help offset health care coverage costs for others... News Source:  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Read More ... "Review 2009 Medicare Health and Drug Plan Options, Consumer Group Advises: Most Private..." EAST SUSSEX, UK — With premiums for most major Medicare drug plans rising sharply in 2009, many people with Medicare must look for alternative coverage as Medicare prescription drug and health plans begin marketing their 2009 plan offerings starting October 1, warned the Medicare Rights Center, a national consumer service organization ... News Source:  Medical News Today Read More ... "Employers Face Higher Bills for Health Benefits" LONDON — The cost to UK companies of providing employee healthcare benefits is one of the highest in Europe, according to an independent study published today... News Source:  Financial Times Read More ... "Health Care Pact to Save $15 Million" BALTIMORE, MD — County, union agreement provides employee coverage through competitive bids Anne Arundel County officials and public employee union leaders have reached an agreement they say will improve health care benefits and save county taxpayers $15 million over the next three years... News Source:  Baltimore Sun Read More ...