Healthcare

The practice of paying nonexempt employees a “day" or "shift" rate is gaining in popularity, but companies must be cautious when implementing this strategy, says attorney Krista Cabrera.

House Republicans mustered just enough votes to pass their health-care bill Thursday, salvaging what at times appeared to be a doomed mission to repeal and partially replace the Affordable Care Act.

Retirees saw a small increase in expendable income once they started collecting Social Security, according to a new study.

Employers must consistently communicate to employees and have C-suite participation, among other best practices.

The financial insurance industry is constantly changing and employers need to constantly evaluate their offerings, explains adviser Sarah Kaelberer.

It’s vital for benefits managers to do their homework and select the right vendor—or risk losing millions of dollars while making no change to health outcomes.

Retiree investors can use safe withdrawal rates and maintain a diversified portfolio with more asset classes, writes Wade Pfau, professor at The American College.

The decision comes after several weeks of agonizing over how Republicans would deliver on seven years of promises to repeal the ACA, as well as intense pressure from the White House to hold the vote.

The Self-Insurance Protection Act, already passed by the House, aims to assure stop-loss insurance will continue to be available to self-funded employers.

Sally Poblete’s Wellthie offers broker and comparison shopping tools that simplify plan option choices for small businesses and employees.