Healthcare

Recommendation tools are not only helping workers choose more appropriate health plans, they are also educating them as to the value of their benefits, says Willis Towers Watson’s Rob Harkins.

Employers should consider having a financial wellness education plan, the right investment adviser and full automation in place by year-end, says Robert Lawton.

The Affordable Care Act was ‘born broken’ and needs a bipartisan solution to succeed, says lawyer Peter Marathas.

Your late clients' surviving spouses or children are entitled to a $255 lump-sum death benefit, as long as they meet these requirements.

Looking to improve efficiency, industry is hopeful business-minded President-elect will quickly revise summary plan description standards.

Wellbeing, performance and development consultant Kristi Hoskinson asks clients to discover their biggest problem area and devote 100% attention to its improvement.

Legal activity in the year ahead could confront employers with class action lawsuits, a report by Seyfarth shows.

Employers need to make sure that new hires are filling out the revised form beginning Jan. 22.

Plan sponsors must watch out for tax law changes and rising interest rates, experts say.

79% of people supported raising the full retirement age to 68 from 67, according to a survey from the University of Maryland, which could reduce benefits even for those who wait until 70 to retire.