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The insurance company will provide more than $10,000 over five years to help employees pay down their education debts.

More than 80% of the workforce is impacted by the recent Equifax breach and brokers have an obligation to ensure employers understand the business implications of the hack.

Firms with fewer than 125 workers must proceed with caution when establishing a medical coverage plan, warns Zack Pace.

Top carriers’ double-digit revenue increases seen coming from CDHPs, broker promotion and streamlined enrollment practices.

Following a successful pilot program, employers can expect to see an uptick in Department of Labor audits to ensure they are paying out benefits to fully vested participants.

While there is no guaranteed answer for success, there are certainly ways to positively influence the process, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.

Employees can benefit from the offering regardless of their age or stage of life, and that’s true for younger workers, too.

Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.

Disparities are more pronounced for retirement than healthcare plans, largely due to the elimination of company pensions.

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform