Healthcare

Analytics and cloud services offer more meaningful data to decipher better plan choices.

Employers can drive down high premium cost by self-funding and treating oral care the same as major medical, experts say.

Prudential’s Jamie Kalamarides says that guaranteed payment products will motivate employees to save more as well as keep them happier with their plan.

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.