Healthcare

Striking the right balance between plan offerings can better prepare employees for a successful retirement.

Millennials and baby boomers fret over how they will pay for their golden years and are eager for answers from employers.

For one strategy, clients should create income streams that have built-in protection, such as Social Security and long-term insurance.

Brokers share their go-to supplemental sales partners, including Aflac and Unum, in EBA’s annual VB survey.

Employers are exploring new options such as self-insurance, which is expected to increase by 35% in two years.

Plan sponsors need to be especially focused on not only the expenses they pay, but also how they pay them, says columnist John Ludwig.

Employers should be transparent during the process, says S&P Global HR exec France Gingras.

The employee assistance program industry is changing as employees are expected to increasingly blend work and home life, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel

As has been well-documented, the federal program is in danger. So what kinds of changes will be required to keep these benefits afloat?

Employers need to keep pace with the latest developments impacting health plans. Mercer shares what to watch out for in the coming months.