Healthcare

With the latest bill dead, there are several common-sense fixes to the ACA advisers can promote that a two-party effort could implement, says adviser David C. Smith.

Right now, the Affordable Care Act’s shared responsibility provision still applies for next year, and employers soon need to finalize employee premium cost-sharing amounts.

One guideline to remember is that retirees should continue being invested in stocks, which produce high returns and pay dividends.

Employers need to educate workers on the importance of the offerings, particularly as plans become geared toward specific workers, experts say.

The UnitedHealthcare-affiliated program leverages personalized technology to help employees shed extra pounds — without attaching a stigma.

Plan sponsors are shopping for new plans, opting for cheaper share classes, new research finds.

NFP’s Sue Donohue is uses employee data to help employers recognize how to attract top talent with the most relevant benefits.

Some say the changes could make the Federal Housing Administration's program less attractive to borrowers, but they could also improve the market.

Right now, the Affordable Care Act’s shared responsibility provision still applies for next year, and employers soon need to finalize employee premium cost-sharing amounts.

A broker’s well-communicated CI program can serve as a hedge that protects the current wealth management strategy of employees against life’s unexpected events.