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The DOL rule to allow employers to band together to create an association health plan has hidden obligations for employers.

Beginning in February, the credit card giant will match 200% of an employee’s contributions to the company plan, up to 5% of the individual’s salary.

The list outlines the current standards business owners must follow and the anticipated changes that should be considered as they plan for the year ahead.

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents leading firms, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Dec 11.

Long used by larger companies, advisers should be knowledgeable about how these medical stop-loss systems are now benefitting a wide range of businesses.

Employers should develop the equivalent of an independent or objective credit score for plans that serve as a tool for gauging the value of each fund.

The start of the year saw seasoned professionals joining the ranks of employee benefit organizations.

Looking to expand its retirement, health and welfare and related employee benefit consulting services, Touchstone will now be a part of The Segal Group’s Sibson Consulting division.

HR executives are more interested in administrative ease and empowering employee decisions, Pacific Resources finds.

A recent Sixth Circuit court case shows that even when workers appear to meet the standard for exemption, a closer reading of FLSA rules might be necessary.