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Rate increases are higher than they appear, as low-cost plan options are disappearing, says adviser Craig Hasday.

With CFOs interested in the healthcare bottom line, brokers must build a long-term design that works for employers’ bottom lines, says adviser Suzy Johnson.

The software maker, which once prided itself on a flat corporate environment similar to Valve and Zappos, finds that workers can benefit from a little direction.

The new head of the Employee Benefit Research Institute talks about the latest retirement trends, his plans for the organization and the state of employee benefits.

The average cost of employee healthcare makes up 7.6% of a company’s annual operating budget, SHRM finds.

Avoid wasting time and money by evaluating potential candidates and selecting the best brokers from the start, says Randy Schwantz.

How some common employer policies are violating NLRB rules, says attorney Jeffrey Kopp.

Proceeds from selling their current home can be augmented with a "reverse mortgage for purchase," which doesn't have to be repaid until they sell, move out or pass away.

A state appellate court recently ruled that benefit cuts are permissible if the pensions remain "reasonable" for workers.

Advisers should know how to communicate such programs, share health information and identify high-risk individuals who would most benefit from combined healthcare services.